I ususally run mine around 2500rpm and have never been over 3000, don't feel much need to do so. Dealer told me when he dropped it off to not run the rpms too low as it would be hard on the hydraulic pump but I haven't had any issues at 2500-2700rpm it seems to do just fine (bx2360)
BX break in period
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dodge man
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I have a BX2350 and I ran it pretty hard when I broke it in. I used mine for mowing, and it seems like it cuts better wide open. I did try to take it easy the first few hours and change the engine speed, but still ran it at least 3000rpms when mowing. I've found the best speed for loader work is between 2500 and 3000 rpms. For me, anything over 3000 seems a little jerky, although you do get more hydraulics at full throttle.
With the pto blower why were you forced to run wide open? I run mine in the 540 pto range which I think is like 2700 rpm or so on my machine and it seems to throw snow like a champ.
Oh, OK I guess that would explain it:thumbsup:
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I believe it is 2900 for one and 3000 for the other; different for the front and back.
I will check my manual when I can find it.
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Does bring up an interesting point, however.
Kubota states NOT to run top RPMs during break-in period, yet the pto speeds seem to require very near WOT to operate MMM and front pto driven snowblowers, two tasks that many, many folks buy a BX for in the first place.
With WOT at 3200 or 3300 and required RPM needed to functionally operate these attachments at 2900-3000, this is splitting hairs pretty finely, isn't it?
Kubota states NOT to run top RPMs during break-in period, yet the pto speeds seem to require very near WOT to operate MMM and front pto driven snowblowers, two tasks that many, many folks buy a BX for in the first place.
With WOT at 3200 or 3300 and required RPM needed to functionally operate these attachments at 2900-3000, this is splitting hairs pretty finely, isn't it?
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Yes and no. There is a thread somewhere on here in which this is addressed with a lot of people running their BX at less than PTO speed. I can get a very good cut with the MMM at less than PTO RPM. I have also gotten a good cut with the "bush hog/rotary cutter/shredder at less than PTO RPM. It "may" require a little slower ground speed, but "may" not.
I purposely bought my last BX in the late winter to allow me some time to break the engine before mowing season, but mowed with my BX2200 the day I bought it.
I didn't run either of mine at PTO RPM during the break in period, but did not baby them either and was able to do everything needed.
wrong maybe? my book says for rear pto 540 is 3142rpm mid pto is differant thats for a bx660. just my 2 cents:laughing:
CompactTractorFan
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We mowed right away at 3200rpm's. WOT is about 3400-3500.
bp fick
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All these stats can be mind boggling, but my point was simply that one is darn close to WOT, for all intents and purposes, when operating these PTO implements at optimal.
I also think the difference between 3200 and whatever one's particular engine might wind up to, (and I also think that varies), is pretty much insignificant. Winding 'er up to 3200 is humming!!
I honestly don't know what my BX would wind to, as I never had it over 3100.
I don't see how one can both operate between 2500-2700 to assist in "break-in" when all these common implements force over 3000 RPM. Especially the guys that either mowing or blowing all the time. I dunno, I really don't. My guess? These BX engines are made to wind up, similar to a Kubota generator motor that hums along at 3500 RPM for long periods.
I also think the difference between 3200 and whatever one's particular engine might wind up to, (and I also think that varies), is pretty much insignificant. Winding 'er up to 3200 is humming!!
I honestly don't know what my BX would wind to, as I never had it over 3100.I don't see how one can both operate between 2500-2700 to assist in "break-in" when all these common implements force over 3000 RPM. Especially the guys that either mowing or blowing all the time. I dunno, I really don't. My guess? These BX engines are made to wind up, similar to a Kubota generator motor that hums along at 3500 RPM for long periods.
CompactTractorFan
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All these stats can be mind boggling, but my point was simply that one is darn close to WOT, for all intents and purposes, when operating these PTO implements at optimal.
I also think the difference between 3200 and whatever one's particular engine might wind up to, (and I also think that varies), is pretty much insignificant. Winding 'er up to 3200 is humming!!
I don't see how one can both operate between 2500-2700 to assist in "break-in" when all these common implements force over 3000 RPM. Especially the guys that either mowing or blowing all the time. I dunno, I really don't. My guess? These BX engines are made to wind up, similar to a Kubota generator motor that hums along at 3500 RPM for long periods.
Yeah, it sure is confusing...:confused2:
bp fick
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No problem. Many of us have had other tractors or have multiple tractors.
I kind of figure it this way. Dial down the RPMs a few hundred from every model you go up the Kubota line.
B series - couple hundred less on the tach. L series yet another couple hundred less and so on.
OrangeRidge
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I've been considering a B2920 ( upgradeitis :laughing: ) , and it's not too
much bigger with turf tyres . More height than anything . The brakes and
drive on the right would be a pain to operate ? Was the deck the same as
yours , but with drive-over strengthening/ quick attach . Is the seatbelt
attached to the chassis and not the seat ?
much bigger with turf tyres . More height than anything . The brakes and
drive on the right would be a pain to operate ? Was the deck the same as
yours , but with drive-over strengthening/ quick attach . Is the seatbelt
attached to the chassis and not the seat ?
