Kubota BX series ridiculous transmission

KeithInSpace · Jun 18, 2009

This is the first thread I recall where I've discussed it this way...by "series". To summarize:

"00 Series" = BX1500/1800/2200/22
"30 Series" = BX1500/1830/2230/23
"50 Series" = BX1850/2350/24
"60 Series" = BX1860/2360/2660/25

milkman · Jun 19, 2009

scarlo101 said:
Well here is my partial solution. I also own a BX1850. When I tested it at the dealer I also noticed but figured it not a big concern. I also figured that it was a breaking in issue, assuming it would go away. Well its up to 50hrs and it is still not gone. I have now gotten used to it. I also find that unless you have a rather long foot that it is hard to straddle the forward and reverse pedal at the same time. So I added a little mini pedal to the shaft of the forward pedal so that my foot can easily straddle both pedals. I also found this very helpful with the tranny stopping issue because I now have better control when coming to a stop.

Good solution, I don't like the fact that they have split up the pedals and now you have to raise your leg and move your foot back and forth to operate the tractor.

KeithInSpace · Jun 19, 2009

milkman said:
...now you have to raise your leg and move your foot back and forth...

I think they did that to get the pedals closer to the deck. In mine, with the pivot point above the floorboard, you can't operate the tractor without your entire foot resting on the treadle. This means your right foot is always a couple inches higher than your left.

Personally, I like the 'old' treadle.

But as it goes with these things, some extremely inelligent person listened to some research group who said it'd be nifty-keen to get the pedal more 'integrated' with the floorboard.

It's not a bad idea, but where they screwed up is by making it IMPOSSIBLE to span the forward and reverse with one normal size shoe, if so desired. That's the only way I know how to operate my tractor...rolling...not 'pushing'.

itsjustme · Jun 19, 2009

Here's a video on concrete. It's level, 2800 RPM, high range and 2 wheel drive.

Now lets see some of you guys post videos of your BX22's and the new BX 60 series. We would like to check them out for comparison.

JOHNTHOMAS · Jun 19, 2009

Talked with my dealer today and he is sending the parts tomorrow morning to fix mine. Guaranteed. I checked the fix on one last week at his lot and there was no jerk. He said the fix is bundled and the Bundle Repair Package has a name so if you want to try it on yours then request it by name. It's called the BX2660 course you will need to go by first and sign the papers obligating you to pay regular monthly payments for 60 months or cash or good check. Tomorrow morning I expect my jerky stopping BX2350 to be removed from my life and the repair left. Goodbye, adios, so long.

thavil · Jun 19, 2009

JOHNTHOMAS said:
Talked with my dealer today and he is sending the parts tomorrow morning to fix mine. Guaranteed. I checked the fix on one last week at his lot and there was no jerk. He said the fix is bundled and the Bundle Repair Package has a name so if you want to try it on yours then request it by name. It's called the BX2660 course you will need to go by first and sign the papers obligating you to pay regular monthly payments for 60 months or cash or good check. Tomorrow morning I expect my jerky stopping BX2350 to be removed from my life and the repair left. Goodbye, adios, so long.

Now, that's just rude John.

Getting us 50 series owners all excited in your first four sentences and then drop the bomb.

Hope you enjoy your new BX, maybe I will do the same in the near future.

Tod

shrekbelly · Jun 19, 2009

guys,
please tell me if i am in violation of - "i will not ever post again on the 50 series tranny!" by saying, "the sun will come up tomorrow!", and i think this op posting is headed to the big 500 mark!
regards, shrekbelly

manonthehill · Jun 19, 2009

itsjustme said:
Here's a video on concrete. It's level, 2800 RPM, high range and 2 wheel drive.

Now lets see some of you guys post videos of your BX22's and the new BX 60 series. We would like to check them out for comparison.

Do you consider this acceptable?

radioman · Jun 19, 2009

I have recieved an email from customer satisfaction today about the abrupt issues. here what they said:

Dear XXXXX,

You may want to speak with your dealer regarding the abrupt stop in reverse. They might be able to offer an adjustment or maybe a kit to improve it.

I have forwarded your e-mail about the seal for our fluids to the appropriate personnel so you should receive a response shortly.

Thank you for choosing Kubota.