I have had a BX25 since Feb here in the PNW. Rainy cold spring, got it stuck in the mud twice. Even stepping on the rearwheel diff control, when the pan is on the ground and all 4 wheels spinning it is time to get the comealong. That is not the tractor's fault, mine for being stupid. I did not get many hours till July, now have 250 hours, My dealer says that is above average. I love it, it is a real workhorse, by the way it is 23 HP. I have the Landpride RTR 0542, wish I had the 50". The 42" doesn't cover the tread pattern of the tires. The tractor just loafs at 2200 RPM, but I have 8" of top soil in my garden so it is easy. If you run it at 3200 RPM (top speed) the engine screams. I hardly ever run more than 2200 RPM.
I have a box scraper I still am trying to figure out how to leave a level path behind when it tilts every time the tractor tires hit a bump or rut. I do better back blading with the FEL to level out an area. I have a King Kutter 5' Rake that I am designing some guaging wheels for, they want $400 for them and I can make a lot cheaper. I am looking for a back blade that tilts both ways now that I have the experience with the box blade. I will use the same guaging wheel set up for it to keep it level. I bought 3 of the forklift attachments for the FEL. They work good for light loads. The FEL will not lift a pallet of fire wood, I do that with a universal carrier on the 3PT hitch as I only need to get it off the grounf a few inches. I load the FEL with wet dirt or gravel for a counterbalance when using the 3PT for lifting, keeps the front wheels on the ground. I put a large 400# log on the universal carrier as a counterbalance when the BH is removed. That keeps the rear wheels on the ground when lifting max loads with the FEL. You need that to reduce wear on the front axel assembly.
I bolted pad eyes from Harbor Freight above and below the tilt cylinder on the double plate of the FEL. That moves the lifting load back toward the tractor multiplying the pickup load you can handle with a strap or chain. That way when lifting nothing touches the cylinder. Used grade 5 carraige bolts to maintain the smooth interior. Had to put a 1" block under the lower one to clear the cylinder push rod.
I also have a Land Pride 5' 3PT brush hog, boy it is a worker, cuts up 3" material like it is butter.
Wish I had the 12" bucket for the BH, the 8" almost doubles the work. I have not been lucky in finding a used one and they are over $400 new. I'll get one somehow this winter. Working on some ideas to make an attachment for the bucket to do ditch shaping, considering a 4' snow plow blade as a starting point.
Picked up a used disc harrow for $50. Guy called it scrap I saw it as bargain. They are $500 new. It has sealed shaft bearings and the blades have no chips. Needs a couple tweaks but all blades turn freely, no name on it.
Now looking at a old Deutz 4" cylinder log splitter if I can figure out the hydraulics. Seeking advice in another post on that subject. I also need to look into a hydraulic top link for the 3PT. The Kubota 3PT is such a pain to attach and detach I bought a quick hitch at Harbor Freight on sale for $85, again they are a over $400 dollar item new. Had to make some modifications, the top hook was too short so cut it in two, welded in a 1" spacer block, filled it all out and ground smooth. the lower hooks were 1/2 inch wider across the outside so took an angle grinder, took off 1/4" each side and now it is the same size as the Land Pride one. The lower 3PT pins were 3/4 instead of 7/8" so just drilled them out. The HF comes w/o pins and bushings, so bought those from the dealer (Land Pride). Now I have a $400 quick hitch for half price. Works great, I love it. No more the screwin around with all the adjustments that are different for each implements. I am getting too old to be down on my knees in the dirt. Also you need to get rid of the mickey mouse top link and get the one from Surplus Center with the adjustment tee handle instead of fooling around with wrenches. They are the only ones that have a top link that short that I have found. I have one ordered. Oh I got rid if the cotter pins and replaced them with spring pins. I put all my pins in so I can see them easy on my walk around inspections.
I think you made some good choices. The BX25 is a real machine.
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