The B2650 count down has begun!

[Rock Crawler]

There really isn't a lot of paint left on that loader bucket. Heck, at this rate, the bucket itself will likely be worn thin and junk within 2 years. I didn't but this thing to have a show tractor, I bought it to get things done. The good thing is that they make replacement buckets every day.

I'm going to get the welder out and start putting a wear layer on the sides and bottom, the concrete is gouging and wearing at it to fast.

 

[Paystar]

I bought a LandPride QH15 several years ago and it will fit everything that was made to fit a QH....for implements of that size.
Cheers,
Mike

Another option....I was going to buy a QH15 because I have mostly all land pride implements, but they are just about $500 here.

So I got a Braber Equiment quick hitch. Has the adjustable top link and is identical to the LP QH15 and was half the price. Got 450 hours on it now with no issues.

 

[Dan33Klein]

I ended up getting the 89$ rural king one to work. Little cut off wheel action.
My tip pin/bushing on the kandpride Blade is 1-1/4” and the top hook on the quick hitch is 1-1/8”
I need to get that bored out somehow. Can’t get a grinding wheel in there tho.

 

[rkidd]

There really isn't a lot of paint left on that loader bucket. Heck, at this rate, the bucket itself will likely be worn thin and junk within 2 years. I didn't but this thing to have a show tractor, I bought it to get things done. The good thing is that they make replacement buckets every day.

I'm going to get the welder out and start putting a wear layer on the sides and bottom, the concrete is gouging and wearing at it to fast.

This is a really good way to beef up your bucket with a 5/8" bolt on cutting edge, and a pair of 1/2" wear strips welded on the bottom. Really takes the wear and strengthens the bucket.

 

[Rock Crawler]

This is a really good way to beef up your bucket with a 5/8" bolt on cutting edge, and a pair of 1/2" wear strips welded on the bottom. Really takes the wear and strengthens the bucket.

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That is a nice addition you have there. The outside of the vertical side plates on mine is really getting gouged up as well, I am getting triaxle loads of demolished concrete buildings and as I push into the edges of the pile the sides are plowing concrete away and taking on deep gouges. I think I am going to just do the old fashioned tried and true method of using the welder to law down stripes of beed along there to give a wear layer that I can replace as needed. It's not pretty, but it has been working on commercial equipment for longer than I have been alive.

I am planning to get the piranha bar from BXpanded, I'll have to heat and straighten my factory bucket to get it on, I've already bent the center down pretty good :laughing:

I'm not upset about bending the bucket or gouging it, I realize why I bought the machine and what I am doing. They make new buckets every day. That said, with some weld bead and the piranha bar it should at least last a few years before I need to look at buying a replacement. Loader buckets used in doing what I am going to do are considered a wear item. At some point you make the call to start welding plate to it or to replace it. Lucky for you and me... we have the ability to make that choice and weld up as we please at home.

So far I am giddy with happiness over this tractor. I'm a little over 30 hours in 2 months and this product has met my expectations and is delivering the performance that I had hoped for when I dumped the BX to upgrade. The hydraulic power is indescribably stronger, the weight and stability is so much better that I can not put it into words. All in all, I think I did buy the last tractor I will ever need unless I flat out wear the thing out some day. The B2650 as configured for me is the right choice.

 

[Dan33Klein]

Larry, glad your loving the tractor.
Been waiting for 2 weeks for my rear remote valve to come in. USPS definitely lost the package.
I’d like to get that plumber in.

 

[Rock Crawler]

Larry, glad your loving the tractor.
Been waiting for 2 weeks for my rear remote valve to come in. USPS definitely lost the package.
I’d like to get that plumber in.

I had the front remote added, I did consider a rear pair of lines... but then I thought that I would not ever have anything that would use them. My only real plans are the EA Wicked Root grapple on the front.

Hopefully your package shows up! I have had the post office misplace a package before and 2 weeks later it mysteriously appears. Odd. They must not have the best system.

 

[Dan33Klein]

I have the 3rd function too. Only owed it for hydraulic angle on my snow plow. I’m installing a 3 spool valve on the rear. Maybe get a top and tilt. That will use too and still have an extra one.

 

[rkidd]

I have the 3rd function too. Only owed it for hydraulic angle on my snow plow. I知 installing a 3 spool valve on the rear. Maybe get a top and tilt. That will use too and still have an extra one.

Hey Dan. Just wondering what you ended up getting for a 3 spool valve. I just finished up the 2 spool remotes on my buddys B2650 that came out really good with several tweaks I learned from mine, to end up with a really good set up. I actually took some of mine back apart and re fabbed it to make it perfect. I had to rewrite my own blue prints!! haha. Where do you plan to mount your 3 spool valve assembly on the tractor? Just thinking about it after doing my 2 spool valve set up, 3 would be too wide I believe to mount where I did mine, and to go in front of the rear seat support on the right side of the seat there are a couple of levers and linkage going in to the trans to make it tough to mount or run the hoses up to tie into your new valve assembley. Unless you mount the valves up high and run the hoses around the obstructions. Not saying a new pair of eyes cant make it work, but just something to look at. Also wondering how you like your new tractor after you have had it a little while. I see you have already got a bunch of implements for it getting set up!!

 

[Dan33Klein]

Rkidd,
It’s very similar to the prince valve you used, except 3 spools and no float. I couldn’t really think where I would need the float. If I find myself needing float I can add it whenever. I am not sure exactly on mounting locations yet. If I can get it in down next to the transmission I will probably have to remove the steel tube that comes factory with the 3rd function kit. I planned on having the valve in my hands a week ago to start getting a game plan together. Seller said if it doesn’t show up tomorrow they will send a replacement out. USPS clearly lost it.

Yes I’m gathering implements. I had quite the selection for my bx but sold them all as they will be to small.
Currently have a front plow, rear blower. And a new land pride box blade.

I plan on buying a tiller, a rear blade,pallet forks,, and a grapple grapple soon.

My dealer said he would make me a **** of a deal on a 84” landpride rear blade(not sure why he wants to get rid of it so bad)
It will be to big for my tractor. But if it is that sweet of a deal I will get it and cut 6” off each side to make it the correct 72” I need