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radioman
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Cat refers to the 3 point hitch pin sizes and top link. The pto is the shaft to turn powered implements. The BX is kinda like a mix of 0 and 1. You can use cat 1 stuff on the BX, sometime you might have lift issues due to weight, travel etc. Cat zero is for tractors up to 20 HP, and the 1860 is 18hp hence the reason why dealer says cat zero for your BX. There are some limitations to which cat 1 you can use. for example the subsoiler- the regular subsoiler is too long and it touches the ground lifted all the way up. Or a post hole digger, the auger could be dragging on the ground when transporting it, hence reason why they have junoir sizes of post hole diggers.
So-- :confused2: dizzy yet ?
to sum it up- its a cat 1 on your BX, but you have to be dilegent in sizes and wieght of your implements you buy. You can but cat 0 stuff for your BX, but keep in mind you will need to buy cat 0 to cat 1 bushings and be careful with it since it can bend like a pretzel with thinner metal.
So-- :confused2: dizzy yet ?
to sum it up- its a cat 1 on your BX, but you have to be dilegent in sizes and wieght of your implements you buy. You can but cat 0 stuff for your BX, but keep in mind you will need to buy cat 0 to cat 1 bushings and be careful with it since it can bend like a pretzel with thinner metal.
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Fortunately the implement manufacturers have recognized the sub CUT market so there is a good selection of implements sized to these tractors. If you have been at a Tractor Supply you may have notice the XB series of implements that are made for the SCUTs. They are not only sized weight wize to work, but also not as tall so they can be lifted off the ground. Land pride has a pretty good guide in their web site for selecting implements based on the power of the tractor. I believe the true category 0 equipment is set for the lower control arms to be 20" wide where as category 1 is usually 26" wide. I think some of the earlier BX models lower arms on the 3 pt hitch would not go out to 26" wide, but the newer models do.
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The Woods PHD25 would be a good fit. It is part of their "Estate" series which is designed for use with SCUTs. It uses 30" long augers (either 6", 9" or 12" diameter) so it will work fine with the reduced lift height of SCUTs.
The Landpride PHD10 is very similar to the Woods and also part of their line of implements for subcompacts.
Hope this helps.
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If you go to the Land Pride website I attached and click on the Post Hole diger selection, you will see the PD10. If you select it, there is a picture of what looks to like a BX with a post hole digger attached. The difference is it has a 30" long shaft instead of 48" like the next bigger version. I am not pushing Land Pride, they just have a web site sorting their products by horse power. You will find similar quality and selection with Woods, Bush Hog and others.
From a purchase end, you will find a good selection. Your ability to rent or borrow, may be a little more difficult. I don't know if the rental equipment companies carry equipment sized to SCUTs or not. To me, a post hole digger is something I would use for a rare project, but not something I would be likely to buy, but your needs obviously may be different.
From a purchase end, you will find a good selection. Your ability to rent or borrow, may be a little more difficult. I don't know if the rental equipment companies carry equipment sized to SCUTs or not. To me, a post hole digger is something I would use for a rare project, but not something I would be likely to buy, but your needs obviously may be different.
That is partly the problem, most implements other than loader and some sort of blade I can't imagine using more than a few times. Once I'm done putting the fence who knows if I'll use the post hole digger again.
Of course I shouldn't even mention that I am still undecided about the tractor, part of me wonders if I really need something that big or if I should just get a large mower. I guess it just depends on how hard I want to work
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For fence post holes, you can always rent a powered two man auger. They work pretty well and if you have a helper and a few dry days, you can dig a lot in a day and set the posts over the next couple of days after you take it back.
If you are going on "need", not many of us truely need one. I was maintaining my 3 acre yard ok with the J.D. garden tractor I bought from the previous owner. If you go with the BX & a loader, you will find a lot of uses for it and enjoy a lot of projects that you may have dreaded before. In a few minutes I am going out to trim bushes. I will take the loader and throw the branches in the bucket and use it instead of my wheel barrow. I used the tractor to move a lot of gravel to an area I was landscaping. In the past I have put in patios using the shovel and wheel barrow method. You can do a lot that way, just easier and more fun with the tractor.
With reasonable care, it will last a long time and likely to give you good service. If doing projects outside is something you like to do, you will find it to be an enjoyable thing to own. If not, buy something to mow with and be happy.
If you are going on "need", not many of us truely need one. I was maintaining my 3 acre yard ok with the J.D. garden tractor I bought from the previous owner. If you go with the BX & a loader, you will find a lot of uses for it and enjoy a lot of projects that you may have dreaded before. In a few minutes I am going out to trim bushes. I will take the loader and throw the branches in the bucket and use it instead of my wheel barrow. I used the tractor to move a lot of gravel to an area I was landscaping. In the past I have put in patios using the shovel and wheel barrow method. You can do a lot that way, just easier and more fun with the tractor.
With reasonable care, it will last a long time and likely to give you good service. If doing projects outside is something you like to do, you will find it to be an enjoyable thing to own. If not, buy something to mow with and be happy.
