Recent content by dieselmadman

I was watching my boat mechanic the other day as he was replacing some hydraulic hoses. He mentioned to me that my outdrives (hydraulic prop lifts) should always be left in the down position, because there is stress on the hydraulic hoses if left in the up position. It got me thinking. I...

I know it is a small thing, but I came out to use my two year old BX24 after letting it sit for a few months and all the valve stems were leaking...they were all cracked and falling apart. Tractor is never left in the sun and has only 60 hours on it. I just think it is odd...anyone else have...

Anyone using store purchased bucket forks? I have a BX24 and would like to purchase a pair of bucket forks. Not sure what the best kind are. There are clamp on forks, forks attached with chains with the use of binders and without the use of binders, long forks, short forks, etc...I am not...

Has anyone purchased or used the Leinbach L7200jr on a BX24? If so, what kind of experience has it been. With free shipping on Ebay, this doesn't seem like such a bad price, but would rather benefit from the experience of someone who has already used it. Thanks. Leinbach Post Hole Digger...

Hi folks, I have a '07 BX24 that I have used for some earth moving and excavating (small projects). I am thinking of installing about 300' of split rail fence. Truth be told, I have NEVER taken the backhoe off and used any 3-point hitch attachments. However, for digging the post holes I am...

Sorry to beat a dead horse here, but after reading so many posts regarding this thumb and all the different correction methods, and then confusion about what thumb is being discussed, I thought I would just see if a new thread would be easier. I see mentioned different generations of...

Hi, I have a BX24 and never thought I needed them before, but a guy was looking at the tractor and asked why there was no rubber on the backhoe stabilizers. I know I had seen them on bigger units doing street work, but never really thought about it for what I do. Is there any advantages to...

Hi, Has anyone had any experience using a hard cab for a BX24? I am thinking about getting one but not sure how easy they are to get on and off and whether there is enough room in them. I am average size (though my wife insists I lose weight!). Also, does anyone know of a cab on the used...

The season is over for my '07 BX24. I do not plan on using it for snow removal so it is ready to be put to bed. I currently have 35 hours on it. Does conventional wisdom dictate I do the 50 hour service now? Honestly, I would rather do it at 50 hours but if folks here think it is better to...

I hate to do it, but I think I am going to have to pay to have the service done. I will be at or almost at 50 hours when it comes time to put it away for the winter (I don't use it for snow removal) and I just know the way my schedule is I will keep putting it off until it is too cold. So, I...

How in the heck can you not run your tractor hard for the first 50 hours? I mean for the first few hours I was toying around and testing stuff, but after that I had work to do. I have been digging holes with the backhoe and moving stone, dirt, and mulch with the loader. It is a BX24 and I...

Hi, I am now using my BX24 for some grading work I have. Unlike my old Wheelhorse and JD455, the bucket, as it currently is positioned, does not sit completely flat when the bucket is down. Consequently, as I am drawing back the grade going in reverse, the back edge of the bucket does not...

I am about to grease my BX24 for the first time and I was wondering if there are any grease seals I should be aware of. Back in the day when I was greasing my old cars, they had seals I had to be wary of so as not to split them. I am assuming there are none on this tractor, just thought I...

Hey all, Even after reading about how the Wallenstein Thumb can creep up the boom and bust the hydro fitting, I didn't do anything about it and sure enough, busted the fitting. Unfortunately, there is not enough of the fitting to grab hold of. Anyone know an easy way to get that fitting out...

Have only logged about 10 hours since new. Generally happy with the machine but a couple of little things are getting annoying. First, while using the backhoe one of my boom control sticks went dead. Just flopping around. Took off the surrounding metal shrouds and it turns out a cotter pin...