Better BX 3 PT Keeps?

   / Better BX 3 PT Keeps? #1  

bp fick

Super Member
Joined
Aug 15, 2009
Messages
5,645
Location
Beaver Creek, Northern Michigan
Tractor
John Deere X390
OK, I admit it. I love my BX, but really dislike the 3 pt, lower arm keeps. The turnbuckle/rod system just does not fit my personality. With implements being spaced anywhere from 20" to 27", these factory keeps are not the easiest system to adjust. I, for one, have had enough of them.

OK, let's hear your recommendations. Photos greatly appreciated.
 
   / Better BX 3 PT Keeps? #2  
Yeah - me too. Hate the turn buckles- but I haven't been frustrated enough to do something about it. However there was a thread on here where someone took a B series pinhole sliding bar and just modified it a little bit to make it work on the BX. So either swap out the turnbuckles for telescoping stablizers or get a quickhitch seems to be the only options.;)
 
   / Better BX 3 PT Keeps?
  • Thread Starter
#3  
Guys tend to come up with new ideas and there are new members joining all the time. Here's to hoping some good adaptations can be suggested.
 
   / Better BX 3 PT Keeps? #4  
Forgive my ignorance but are you guys talking about the two adjustable rods that control side to side movement? If so, then yes, they are a major PITA!
 
   / Better BX 3 PT Keeps?
  • Thread Starter
#6  
Read through that thread. Not too bad. Price really comes out closer to $100 and requires some mods. Still not bad.

Curious, has anyone found anything else that works, say a non Kubota part solution?
 
   / Better BX 3 PT Keeps? #7  
Read through that thread. Not too bad. Price really comes out closer to $100 and requires some mods. Still not bad.

Curious, has anyone found anything else that works, say a non Kubota part solution?

hmm how about using hydraulic ? :D
 
   / Better BX 3 PT Keeps? #9  
I have the Kubota telescoping 3 point hitch stabilizers on my B3200 and they make the job of attaching implements a breeze. I got them from "TractorSmart.com". They have a link on their home page to the telescoping stabilizers. They are sold for B series but may fit the BX. Less than $170.

Jim from NH
 
   / Better BX 3 PT Keeps? #10  
I have the Kubota telescoping 3 point hitch stabilizers on my B3200 and they make the job of attaching implements a breeze. I got them from "TractorSmart.com". They have a link on their home page to the telescoping stabilizers. They are sold for B series but may fit the BX. Less than $170.

Jim from NH

170?! too rich for my blood just for sliding bars.
 

Tractor & Equipment Auctions

1999 24DTA pintle hitch trailer (A51039)
1999 24DTA pintle...
2022 JCB HM180T Hydraulic Breaker Excavator Attachment (A49461)
2022 JCB HM180T...
1271 (A50490)
1271 (A50490)
2016 Toyota Prius Hatchback (A50324)
2016 Toyota Prius...
2010 L3 GENERATOR SET (A51222)
2010 L3 GENERATOR...
2001 KENWORTH T800 TRI AXLE TANKER TRUCK (A51222)
2001 KENWORTH T800...
 
Top