4shorts does full service on my bx and repairs axle leak

4shorts · Sep 23, 2014

tractorgp said:
Here's a few clips from the video we took a few hours after we got the BX back from Paul. Have a few computer issues so video quality not up to standards

Bob if I had to pick one positive thing out of this it would be seeing you now using your tractor with the ROPS in place. You do have a unique way of getting on and off the machine when using the back hoe.:laughing:
I don't think there's any comfortable way of doing so. I've been tempted on fabricating a few larger steps on the back hoe. Thanks for posting the video. It's sure been windy lately.

tractorgp · Sep 23, 2014

4shorts said:
Bob if I had to pick one positive thing out of this it would be seeing you now using your tractor with the ROPS in place. You do have a unique way of getting on and off the machine when using the back hoe.:laughing:
I don't think there's any comfortable way of doing so. I've been tempted on fabricating a few larger steps on the back hoe. Thanks for posting the video. It's sure been windy lately.

Paul - I find that's the best way for me to get on and off to use the backhoe. Did it the same way before ROPS mod too. Don't mind the wind as next project (after my current BX attachment) will be a windmill

WaxMan · Sep 23, 2014

tractorgp said:
Here's a few clips from the video we took a few hours after we got the BX back from Paul. Have a few computer issues so video quality not up to standards

At 11 secs in your video, it shows that your head is very close to the Rops, sometimes when using the backhoe like when fighting a stump, you get tossed around a bit in the seat. Be careful you are going to get knocked in the forehead without warning because it happens real fast. Like when your pulling on a root and the tractor picks up and bang drops you back down.
I would wrap some foam around the Rops. Or better yet just wear a hard hat.

This is why Kubota made it taller, Not because they didn't want it to fit into the garage. That and if you did roll over there would be a less of a chance of getting your head caught between the ground and the top of the Rops snapping your neck. That is why Rops are much higher then we think they need to be.
That is why is not a good idea to shorten the Rops, even though it was an excellent job as always, just not the best idea.

If the concern is forgetting to raise the Rops.
A truly Rops safety device would be a mercury switch at the hinge to a flashing RED light on the dash. When the flashing red light is on your Rops is down.
So anytime you're moving in or out of the garage the red light must be flashing. When your outside and operating the light should not be on. If it is on, it will be a constant reminder that you must raise your Rops.

TripleR · Sep 23, 2014

I kind of hate to get involved in the whole ROPS height debate, but I couldn't help but notice the height on my BX2660 is 70.4" while that of the BX2670 is 87.2"; looks like I need to add about a 17" extension to mine in order to avoid certain catastrophe.

WaxMan · Sep 23, 2014

TripleR said:
I kind of hate to get involved in the whole ROPS height debate, but I couldn't help but notice the height on my BX2660 is 70.4" while that of the BX2670 is 87.2"; looks like I need to add about a 17" extension to mine in order to avoid certain catastrophe.

I think the difference is if the tractor has a backhoe or set up for a backhoe is why its higher.

I think the chances of rolling over while using the backhoe is slim to none. So its just a matter of hitting your head on it while using the backhoe. I also think driving around with the lower hight would not be a problem. As for the Rops being strong It's probably welded better then the factory one was.
But then again I am not a Rops engineer so it doesn't matter what I think. Just an observation I made watching him use the backhoe in the video. It looked uncomfortable to use at 11 sec

tractorgp · Sep 23, 2014

Without referencing any particular comment here's three pictures that give some idea about clearances with the new ROP dimensions (on my BX). There is one foot clearance between top of my head to inside top of ROPS while in the "driving" position. I'm set pretty far back from the ROPS while in the backhoe position. It all feels good.

bp fick · Sep 23, 2014

TripleR said:
I kind of hate to get involved in the whole ROPS height debate, but I couldn't help but notice the height on my BX2660 is 70.4" while that of the BX2670 is 87.2"; looks like I need to add about a 17" extension to mine in order to avoid certain catastrophe.

Yeah. Couldn't have told you how tall my ROPS are but just measured them. Non folding variety. 71" on my machines, as setup. Not very tall. Got no dog in this hunt, but sure did enjoy 4Shorts work videos, as always.

murphy1244 · Sep 23, 2014

tractorgp said:
Without referencing any particular comment here's three pictures that give some idea about clearances with the new ROP dimensions (on my BX). There is one foot clearance between top of my head to inside top of ROPS while in the "driving" position. I'm set pretty far back from the ROPS while in the backhoe position. It all feels good.

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TripleR · Sep 23, 2014

WaxMan said:
I think the difference is if the tractor has a backhoe or set up for a backhoe is why its higher.

I think the chances of rolling over while using the backhoe is slim to none. So its just a matter of hitting your head on it while using the backhoe. I also think driving around with the lower hight would not be a problem. As for the Rops being strong It's probably welded better then the factory one was.
But then again I am not a Rops engineer so it doesn't matter what I think. Just an observation I made watching him use the backhoe in the video. It looked uncomfortable to use at 11 sec

But the BX2370 is not set up for a BH is it? I know the BX2360 isn't. I understand there may well be a difference in need if you have a BH.

I am talking about comparable machines. I can pretty much guarantee there would be similar hows of protest if someone modified their BX2370 by cutting it to match the BX2360 height.

I just suspect some things on our tractors may be more a matter of expediency than safety; make a one size fits all ROPS and save a few bucks on tooling.

Just some thoughts.

4shorts · Sep 23, 2014

tractorgp said:
Paul - I find that's the best way for me to get on and off to use the backhoe. Did it the same way before ROPS mod too. Don't mind the wind as next project (after my current BX attachment) will be a windmill

Hey, what ever works. They are tough to get on and off of. Windmill! Now that's going to be nice to see. Can't wait to see it

tractorgp said:
Without referencing any particular comment here's three pictures that give some idea about clearances with the new ROP dimensions (on my BX). There is one foot clearance between top of my head to inside top of ROPS while in the "driving" position. I'm set pretty far back from the ROPS while in the backhoe position. It all feels good.

Well you look plenty comfortable to me. :thumbsup: I'm staying out of this ROPS debate. I'm guilty by association. See the trouble Bob you get me in :laughing: