BX23S - FEL Bucket Cutting Edge

[BX23S-1]

Here is the pics i said i would post for those interested in the bucket cutting edge.
The cutter looks like maybe 1/2in thick(?) It went on super easy. Should help support the bucket better.
I greased the mounting holes and bolts so i can remove it later with ease instead of fighting with rusty bolts.

The part number is: BX2414 and it does come with the mounting hardware. Retail is $125 (OTD for $120 @ my dealer)




EDIT: Might as well add a pic of our tractor. Everyone else does, so here it is.

 

[oosik]

Very nice. That will at least allow for a replacement, should it ever wear to that point.

 

[BX23S-1]

Thank you oosik, hopefully i`ll never wear it out...lol.
It is thicker than the welded cutter edge on the bucket, so i assume it will take some hard work for a long time.

 

[Tractor Dell]

Here is the pics i said i would post for those interested in the bucket cutting edge.
The cutter looks like maybe 1/2in thick(?) It went on super easy. Should help support the bucket better.
I greased the mounting holes and bolts so i can remove it later with ease instead of fighting with rusty bolts.

The part number is: BX2414 and it does come with the mounting hardware. Retail is $125 (OTD for $120 @ my dealer)

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EDIT: Might as well add a pic of our tractor. Everyone else does, so here it is.
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I was also thinking about getting one of those. The only thing that bothers me are the bolts sticking up. Maybe I could cut them off once everything is tightened down. However, for the stuff I am normally moving, maybe the bucket edge will be good enough. Decisions, decisions...

Tangent thought - This little BX is costing me a fortune is additional things. Reminds me of when I got my first car and I couldn't stop buying things for it.

 

[BX23S-1]

T-Dell,
yes, i agree, i dont like the bolts sticking up either. But it is what it is as they say. I read somewhere, might have been in this very forum, there was a guy that drilled holes in a piece of plywood to fit inside his bucket so that he could still slide things in an out of the bucket. Not a bad idea, BUT, i dont see where that would be of any use to me because i mainly dig and carry dirt stone rocks in my bucket. I wanted the add-on cutting edge to 1) make the bucket more ridged, 2) keep from wearing out the welded-on cutting edge. I guess i`ll be looking into a set of pallet forks if i feel the need to slide things on/off my tractor bucket.

Tangent Thought - i hear that Dell...!!! Same problem here... this dang tractor is digging in my wallet instead of digging in the dirt...lol

 

[dadster4]

You could add cap nuts to the bolt ends to protect the threads and smooth them over just a bit...or cut down the bolts and just use the cap nuts to get things as low-profile as possible.

 

[BX23S-1]

NICE...cap nuts is an excellent idea. Hopefully i might be able to find some that will stay on during heavy usage (?)

 

[kennyd]

Looks good, and $120 is an excellent price IMHO.

 

[BX23S-1]

Looks good, and $120 is an excellent price IMHO.

Thanks Kenny
I went to your website, i like those hooks you got for the bota`s,
so i`ll be hollerin at ya for some soon as soon as i figure out what i want for sure.

Papowwwwww

 

[dragoneggs]

A great option especially if you are going to dig with your bucket is the Piranha Tooth bar. Only one bolt on each side. Lots of raving reviews on TBN. I have one and it's the best mod I have done by far. Still performs like brand new after 3+ years banging on it.

 

[BX23S-1]

A great option especially if you are going to dig with your bucket is the Piranha Tooth bar. Only one bolt on each side. Lots of raving reviews on TBN. I have one and it's the best mod I have done by far. Still performs like brand new after 3+ years banging on it.

Dragon,
where did you buy it, and how much was the piranha tooth bar (?)
I`ve seen them being used on youtube channels.

I chose to go with the straight cutter edge because i do alot of back dragging, i need a glass smooth surface when done.

 

[dragoneggs]

Dragon,
where did you buy it, and how much was the piranha tooth bar (?)
I`ve seen them being used on youtube channels.

I chose to go with the straight cutter edge because i do alot of back dragging, i need a glass smooth surface when done.

Welcome to BXpanded - Engineered and Built in the USA for $229. I backdrag with it and can get it smooth if you have your bucket curl right. The big advantage is the digging and scooping of various materials.

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

Dragon,
where did you buy it, and how much was the piranha tooth bar (?)
I`ve seen them being used on youtube channels.

I chose to go with the straight cutter edge because i do alot of back dragging, i need a glass smooth surface when done.

The RatchetRake will do this better and glass smooth for me with my clay base would never grow grass but grows weeds great. The lower teeth on the RR leaves slight grooves for seeds. The front teeth are bigger and are for brush control and digging. It is strapped on and is a one person off and on in under two minutes if your old and slow and under one minute if your young and fast.

Welcome to BXpanded - Engineered and Built in the USA for $229. I backdrag with it and can get it smooth if you have your bucket curl right. The big advantage is the digging and scooping of various materials.

The Pirinha is probably a step ahead in digging and in leaving on the bucket all the time (bolted on thru holes drilled in the side of the bucket, slow on and off) vs RR which needs to be taken off in under one minute by one person, for scooping up bucket loads of gravel, rocks, dirt, mulch, etc. I would like to have both but my only one I chose is the RR which I've had for maybe 8 years, since company started selling them. I've started to order a Pirinha for my L3901 but pricing plus shipping encouraged me to drop off the page since I already have the RR which is indestructible and I've added the RipNDig from the same company but I bought it from a fellow TBNer used.

 

[DanHen]

thanks for this, having an issue deciding between bolt on edge and Piranha myself. This might help!

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

The RatchetRake will do this better and glass smooth for me with my clay base would never grow grass but grows weeds great. The lower teeth on the RR leaves slight grooves for seeds. The front teeth are bigger and are for brush control and digging. It is strapped on and is a one person off and on in under two minutes if your old and slow and under one minute if your young and fast.


The Pirinha is probably a step ahead in digging and in leaving on the bucket all the time (bolted on thru holes drilled in the side of the bucket, slow on and off) vs RR which needs to be taken off in under one minute by one person, for scooping up bucket loads of gravel, rocks, dirt, mulch, etc. I would like to have both but my only one I chose is the RR which I've had for maybe 8 years, since company started selling them. I've started to order a Pirinha for my L3901 but pricing plus shipping encouraged me to drop off the page since I already have the RR which is indestructible and I've added the RipNDig from the same company but I bought it from a fellow TBNer used.

Ratchet Rake

 

[BX23S-1]

The RatchetRake will do this better and glass smooth for me with my clay base would never grow grass but grows weeds great. The lower teeth on the RR leaves slight grooves for seeds. The front teeth are bigger and are for brush control and digging. It is strapped on and is a one person off and on in under two minutes if your old and slow and under one minute if your young and fast.


The Piranha is probably a step ahead in digging and in leaving on the bucket all the time (bolted on thru holes drilled in the side of the bucket, slow on and off) vs RR which needs to be taken off in under one minute by one person, for scooping up bucket loads of gravel, rocks, dirt, mulch, etc. I would like to have both but my only one I chose is the RR which I've had for maybe 8 years, since company started selling them. I've started to order a Pirinha for my L3901 but pricing plus shipping encouraged me to drop off the page since I already have the RR which is indestructible and I've added the RipNDig from the same company but I bought it from a fellow TBNer used.

I looked into both of the Piranha & RR, i`m not using my bucket like some of you are, so the OEM bolt on cutting edge is perfectly fine for what i intended the tractor to do. I`m not digging anything with the bucket, so i dont see or feel the need to spend the money on something that will be totally worthless to me.