Tractor Factor
Gold Member
Well, I'm a little over 40 hours on the new machine, basically one work week. Some of you may remember my post a couple weeks ago about putting up a Shelter Logic tractor shed:
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kubota-owning-operating/132793-my-first-project-bx25.html
I needed good access to that shed from the rest of my property. Unfortunately, I don't have a lot of level ground, so terracing is a must. I started by clearing a 16 x 25 foot level turnaround area in front of the shed, about three feet down on the high side and one foot on the low...enough to remove all the topsoil. The new toothbar (which I hadn't had when digging for the shed) made a HUGE difference in digging ability. Also, I must say, since I made hundreds of back and forth three point turns, I'm glad I went with the BX25 over a 24, as the forward and reverse movements are very smooth.
Next I had to cut a 100' long road across the hillside from this area to the main road. Tree roots were a huge problem. With real winter due in two days I simply didn't have time to cut trees and dig up the stumps and root bundles, so I just wove the road uphill between some trees and used an axe and a sawzall to help cut through roots. It didn't take very large diameter roots to confound the BX, so it definitely needed the help. Took lots of time and sweat effort.
Next day I had 20 tons of 2" crusher run delivered. To save time I used a stone slinger truck. The driver was able to reach most everywhere from a couple of spots along the road. He also left a pile which I had to bucket into the shed. In there I put down 4-5", then spread a layer of 6-mil black poly and put another 3" or so on top of that. Idea was to allow water to run in the stone underneath while at the same time trying to keep the moisture down inside the shed (condensation had been heavy on the inside roof and walls).
I finished up the next day as it snowed and the temperature plummeted. I figure I dug and moved close to 2000 cubic feet of earth (over 70 cubic yards)...maybe 100 tons. I've been a little worried about working the new machine too hard, though I've been keeping the RPM between 2500-2800.
Maybe I'll treat her to an early 50 hour servicing.
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kubota-owning-operating/132793-my-first-project-bx25.html
I needed good access to that shed from the rest of my property. Unfortunately, I don't have a lot of level ground, so terracing is a must. I started by clearing a 16 x 25 foot level turnaround area in front of the shed, about three feet down on the high side and one foot on the low...enough to remove all the topsoil. The new toothbar (which I hadn't had when digging for the shed) made a HUGE difference in digging ability. Also, I must say, since I made hundreds of back and forth three point turns, I'm glad I went with the BX25 over a 24, as the forward and reverse movements are very smooth.
Next I had to cut a 100' long road across the hillside from this area to the main road. Tree roots were a huge problem. With real winter due in two days I simply didn't have time to cut trees and dig up the stumps and root bundles, so I just wove the road uphill between some trees and used an axe and a sawzall to help cut through roots. It didn't take very large diameter roots to confound the BX, so it definitely needed the help. Took lots of time and sweat effort.
Next day I had 20 tons of 2" crusher run delivered. To save time I used a stone slinger truck. The driver was able to reach most everywhere from a couple of spots along the road. He also left a pile which I had to bucket into the shed. In there I put down 4-5", then spread a layer of 6-mil black poly and put another 3" or so on top of that. Idea was to allow water to run in the stone underneath while at the same time trying to keep the moisture down inside the shed (condensation had been heavy on the inside roof and walls).
I finished up the next day as it snowed and the temperature plummeted. I figure I dug and moved close to 2000 cubic feet of earth (over 70 cubic yards)...maybe 100 tons. I've been a little worried about working the new machine too hard, though I've been keeping the RPM between 2500-2800.
Maybe I'll treat her to an early 50 hour servicing.
