3 point stabilizers
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Eightpoint
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A while back I had asked my dealer about them when I was in buying fluids/filters and he said Kubota didn't have a stock replacement for the BXs but that something could probably be fabricated to fit. I noticed in the video below that they had the adjustable stabilizers on their BX 2230 so there must be a way to do it. Might try doing a search on here too.
wilsonoutdoors.com - Attaching a Box Scraper to a Kubota BX2230
wilsonoutdoors.com - Attaching a Box Scraper to a Kubota BX2230
LBrown59
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I was working the FEL in a ditch and it was wet slide around and got stuck with front end high up on dirt pile , backed up and slammed box blade into ditch behind me and everything went crunch on one side. surprised me too that it bent so easily, now i have a ballast box for counter weight instead of box blade....
i like the stabilizers in that video does anyone know who makes em ?????
i like the stabilizers in that video does anyone know who makes em ?????
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Ouch that hurts.
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They are mfg by Kubota! Here is an old thread explaining how it is done. If u search u will find many threads on this topic.
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachments/12639-bx-2200-lift-arm-adjusters.html
As promised, here is the update to my initial post. I was at my dealer yesterday, and inquired about the interchangability of the telescopic adjusters for the turnbuckles.
We removed the tele. adjusters from a B2710, and sized them to a BX 2200. It was a close enough fit. My dealer (Leahy Equip., Holyoke Mass.) was kind enough to sell me the tele. adjusters from the B2710, saving me another trip.
The telescopic adjusters are sold as (1) flat bar & (1) receiver tube bar. The part #'s are: flat 6C070-65333 and receiver 6C070-65320. You need (1) each for each side, for a total of two flat bars & two receiver tube bars.
The cost was $13.65 each for a total of $54.60 + tax.
It would appear that the B7500 & B2410 could also use this modification.
This A.M. I took apart the turnbuckle assembly to mount the replacement telescopic adjusters.
The two modifications to the tele. adjusters are as follows:
1. Flat bar: A second hole (7/16") needs to be drilled behind the first hole, to accommidate the "U" pin that attaches to the front adjuster swing plate. Once drilled the "U" pin will fit into the bar end.
2. Receiver Bar: On the bar end that attaches to the lower lift arm, cut & remove approx. 1" of the side of the receiver tube. This allows the receiver bar to fit onto the metal tab on the lower lift arm, using the original pin to secure it. This is easily done with a 4 1/2" hand grinder with a cut off wheel.
Once I figured out how to make it work, it took about 30 minutes to complete the job, and reassemble the three point hitch. You also need a locking pin to set the side to side movement.
I then mounted my M40 rotary cutter, effortlessly adjusting the side to side play of the lower lift arms, vs. wrenching on the turn buckle adjusters of the BX2200.
Summarizing this long winded story, if you have a BX1800-2200, B7500 or B2410, you might consider this fix, speeding up your 3 point hook-up time, while reducing your aggrivation.
HAPPY TRACTORING:
WALT
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachments/12639-bx-2200-lift-arm-adjusters.html
As promised, here is the update to my initial post. I was at my dealer yesterday, and inquired about the interchangability of the telescopic adjusters for the turnbuckles.
We removed the tele. adjusters from a B2710, and sized them to a BX 2200. It was a close enough fit. My dealer (Leahy Equip., Holyoke Mass.) was kind enough to sell me the tele. adjusters from the B2710, saving me another trip.
The telescopic adjusters are sold as (1) flat bar & (1) receiver tube bar. The part #'s are: flat 6C070-65333 and receiver 6C070-65320. You need (1) each for each side, for a total of two flat bars & two receiver tube bars.
The cost was $13.65 each for a total of $54.60 + tax.
It would appear that the B7500 & B2410 could also use this modification.
This A.M. I took apart the turnbuckle assembly to mount the replacement telescopic adjusters.
The two modifications to the tele. adjusters are as follows:
1. Flat bar: A second hole (7/16") needs to be drilled behind the first hole, to accommidate the "U" pin that attaches to the front adjuster swing plate. Once drilled the "U" pin will fit into the bar end.
2. Receiver Bar: On the bar end that attaches to the lower lift arm, cut & remove approx. 1" of the side of the receiver tube. This allows the receiver bar to fit onto the metal tab on the lower lift arm, using the original pin to secure it. This is easily done with a 4 1/2" hand grinder with a cut off wheel.
Once I figured out how to make it work, it took about 30 minutes to complete the job, and reassemble the three point hitch. You also need a locking pin to set the side to side movement.
I then mounted my M40 rotary cutter, effortlessly adjusting the side to side play of the lower lift arms, vs. wrenching on the turn buckle adjusters of the BX2200.
Summarizing this long winded story, if you have a BX1800-2200, B7500 or B2410, you might consider this fix, speeding up your 3 point hook-up time, while reducing your aggrivation.
HAPPY TRACTORING:
WALT
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I have broken several of the stock check-chain bolts on my Bx2230. Unless you have a spare, it can shut you down for the day. I got in the habit of laying a bead with the welder to stiffen the bolts. They do weld easily, however once bent, they no longer adjust easily. My next step was to replace the factory "C" link that pins the check-chain bolt to the lower TPH arm with a set screw type "C" link ($4 at any hardware store). Even with a bent check-chain bolt you can easily adjust the sway. Still, your method is better because it is easier and requires no tools.
Thanks for the tip
-Willie
Thanks for the tip
-Willie
jamiedrchiro
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This is funny,
My father and I just made some sliding stabilizers for my B1750. They were not hard to make if you have a welder and a drill press. We took a piece of 1inch square tubing and a piece of 1 1/4 inch tubing, offset the holes drilled and connected them to the lower links and then to the tractor. They work like a charm and only cost was for 2 foot each of the pipes listed above.
My father and I just made some sliding stabilizers for my B1750. They were not hard to make if you have a welder and a drill press. We took a piece of 1inch square tubing and a piece of 1 1/4 inch tubing, offset the holes drilled and connected them to the lower links and then to the tractor. They work like a charm and only cost was for 2 foot each of the pipes listed above.