Comparison Need a Solution if there is one

whatever1 · Apr 10, 2017

I have about 7 acres, hillside ranch and the front yard is slopped. and would like something to cut grass, blow snow ( have a steep driveway) and do some yard work 9 moving dirt, stone etc.

Currently I have a Kubota BX-24 for the snow and yard work. And a JD 318 for grass cutting.
Big problem is with the BX going across the front yard, it feels like it is on the edge of tipping. I have spacers on the rear wheels but still feels unstable.

Is there any SCUT that has a lowwer center of gravity ? Or anything I can do to the BX ?

Thanks.

MAN IN BLACK · Apr 10, 2017

You have a front loader on while mowing ?

Deere Dude · Apr 10, 2017

Do you have fluid in the tires. Thst is a must have

whatever1 · Apr 10, 2017

MAN IN BLACK said:
You have a front loader on while mowing ?

No this was without a mower just pulling a cart.

whatever1 · Apr 10, 2017

Deere Dude said:
Do you have fluid in the tires. Thst is a must have

No, what kind of fluid ? Will it cause a problem with the wheel spacers ?

TheMadOne · Apr 10, 2017

whatever1 said:
No, what kind of fluid ? Will it cause a problem with the wheel spacers ?

Rim Guard. It's waste product from sugar beets, doesn't cause corrosion and is heavier than water. It shouldn't be an issue with your wheel spacers. It will lower the COG of the BX a good bit.

Creamer · Apr 10, 2017

What type of fluid depends on where you are at. I have used beet juice and was not enamored with it - it is a major sticky mess if you have an issue. Water and glycol (anti-freeze) works well but jsut make sure you have the mix right so it never freezes where you are at. (I cannot tell what climate you are in.) Windshield washer fluid works well in some areas.

whatever1 · Apr 15, 2017

Everyone Thank you for the suggestions. I was looking also for an alternative to the BX. Did not know if there was anything else more stable with the same capability.
I talked to Kubota and was told to either load the tires or use wheel weights but not both. And definitely NO spacers. So I ordered some weights and going to give that a try. I figured spacers are removable if need be a lot easier than draining liquid.

Thanks Again