Backhoe BX 25 BH stabilizers keep dropping slowly....

[Dpm708]

After moving snow "several" times this winter I usually leave my BX25 outside and cover with a tarp. I've noticed after a few days the BH stabilizers are lowering by themselves sometimes. Not evenly or both at a time but this has happened frequently. Fluids are good. No apparent leaks and all hydraulics seem to work fine after it's warmed up for use. Should I be concerned ? 72hrs so far for only 1 1/2 yrs old...

 

[leonz]

No worries,

all hydraulic cylinders do this, unless they have check valves to control them. Its more of an annoyance right now and you can chain them up if so desired.

 

[radioman]

I can't comment on the BH mounted during the winter since I take it off most of the time. I do know that my BX25 BH stablizer leaks down a little in storage even with the hoses hooked together. I just add a bungee to it and it seems to hold.

When I do mount it, the boom does "leak down" if the locking pins isnt in place and not used for a few days and this is normal if you use the BH alot.

I wouldn't be concerned unless it dropped all the way to floor overnight then you got a possible issue. Bungee it up for now.

 

[Tompet]

I had one BH that did not do this for the couple years I had it and I think it was probably due to the way it was designed. When you raised the stabilizers they went to a true vertical with no outward tilt or weight beyond vertical which was unlike most BH stabilizers that hang outside of vertical when raised putting weight/pressure on seals when tractor not running and they then relax down.
On a current Kubota BH65 I started to see a little drop at rest so I just bought a 6' ratchet strap that I hook on each stabilizer pad and cinch it up. I assume it may take any unnecessary pressure off of seals. Works fine and it's a quick on and off. I think it also takes pressure off stabilizers when bouncing around in woods etc.
I agree with Leonz, he had the more direct answer.
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[Egon]

you can chain them up if so desired./QUOTE]

Got my #7 JD stabilizers chained up.:thumbsup:

Just remember to take the chain off when they are needed.

 

[Dpm708]

Thanks to all for the replys. I think a couple of bungees will do nicely for now to take any "pressure" off the seals as suggested. Certainly can't do any harm. Sure can't wait for Summer....

 

[CompactTractorFan]

I do know that my BX25 BH stablizer leaks down a little in storage even with the hoses hooked together.

^^^BX24^^^

 

[rdsaustintx]

Normal. Bungees will keep them up indefinitely.

 

[radioman]

^^^BX24^^^

I stand corrected. :ashamed::ashamed: I am battling a bad head cold right now- no excuse I know.

 

[ultrarunner]

I stand corrected. :ashamed::ashamed: I am battling a bad head cold right now- no excuse I know.

There is a lot of that going around now... we are seeing many last two weeks or more.