Pulled the trigger on a BX23S today...

[Bosifus]

Thanks for the welcome and the pointers. I totally forgot about hooks, thanks for the reminder. Called the dealer this morning about them. I have a cutting edge being installed for the bucket as well I forgot to mention.

Does that Bro Tek rear belly plate allow for a MMM to be installed and used with it on? It looks like it does but just wanted to make sure. --I just went and read the description and it looks like it does.

Yeah, a heck of a Bday present I would say. Although my wife was pretty enthused about it which is a big plus.
Hey off hand have any of you checked the line pressures for the hydros on these little tractors? I'm waiting on the shop manual too and curious.

 

[dragoneggs]

Hey off hand have any of you checked the line pressures for the hydros on these little tractors? I'm waiting on the shop manual too and curious.

Yes, although I don't recall mine. I remember it being a little below spec and I have the kit to bump it up a little, just haven't gotten to it.

Another handy BXpanded.com product is their pressure test and adjustment kit.
Hydraulic Pressure Testers

 

[Bosifus]

Well, we had the tractor delivered today and after looking everything over I found the backhoe has a hydro leak on an elbow coming out of the valve body that I can't just tighten up and be done with it due to the location. Bummer but I'm sure Kitsap Kubota will get it sorted out for me. Meanwhile, she sits.

 

[Code54]

Congrats - we have had a BX25 for about 3 years and it has been a valuable piece of equipment that has served us well. Im sure they can get your line tightened up but if you want to snap a photo Im sure some of us maybe able to give you a hint or two if you don't want to wait from them.
ENJOY!

 

[YLee Kioti]

Congrats, welcome and happy Bday!...

Nothing like spending time with the shop manual and playing with the tractor!
Good times ahead indeed.

 

[Bosifus]

Well, I decided to head back out there and make sure every line connector for the backhoe was snugged up good and tight then gave it a good wipe down and I think I got her sorted out now. At least I hope so. Now, I'm gonna need to go over the whole thing for piece of mind but I better get used to doing that anyway. Here's to hoping I saved the dealer a trip out here.

 

[dalola]

Congrat's on your new rig! Like most of us that have one, you'll wonder how you got along without it!

+1 on the under shield, but only if you plan on doing trashy terrain work without the mmm.
If you plan on an assortment of 3 pt implements, ditch the wretched turnbuckles, and buy a set of telescopic stabilizers... they are really handy.

Otherwise, get some seat time, then evaluate what else you might need. Enjoy & work safe!

 

[SusanDuffy]

I live in Bremerton Washington and am considering a BX23S. What did you think of the Silverdale dealer, have they treated you well? How is your tractor performing on this Kitsap County hard clay soil?

 

[dragoneggs]

I live in Bremerton Washington and am considering a BX23S. What did you think of the Silverdale dealer, have they treated you well? How is your tractor performing on this Kitsap County hard clay soil?

Welcome Susan! I purchased my BX25D at Kitsap Tractor in Silverdale. They are okay. Not great but I have not had any issues with them. I have had one warranty service and it went fine. Purchased all of my parts/fluids from them for my DIY maintenance. No issues. I have heard that some folk don't like dealing with them but they are by far the closest to me so I haven't ventured further to compare dealers.

You will love your BX. If you are going to be 'digging' with your bucket, you definitely want to add a Piranha Tooth Bar by BXpanded.com.

Good luck!

 

[SusanDuffy]

Thank you for the feedback. We did go there yesterday and a young lady, Mallory was very helpful. Now we are thinking about the B2601. Ugg! More money. I’m going to look up and see what a Pranha tooth bar is. Thank you for the advice.