Recent content by Frank

After 80 hours I traded my BX2200 in for a BX22. The BX22 has a hydraulic-like whine that was not present with the BX2200. It seems a little more high pitched than the normal hydraulic sounds of the tractor. It's not present during the first minute or so of warm-up. But after a few minutes...

I recently traded up from a BX 2200 (80 hours) to a BX 22. In the past I've been able to smooth out new topsoil by setting the loader bucket at 45 degrees down angle to the ground, and backing up over the spot I want to level. When I try doing that with the new BX22 loader bucket, the bucket...

I just took delivery today (two hours ago) of a new Sabre 1948 with a Kohler twin. After starting and stopping it a number of times, I've noticed that it puts out blue-grey smoke on start-up. But it doesn't do it every time. Seems to do it more the longer it sits. This is my first experience...

Can anyone tell me what they paid (or was quoted) for a new Sabre 1948? List price is 3529, mulch kit 159, powerflo bagger 679, grand total 4367. I have two JD dealers near me. One doesn't have any. The other will only come down a couple hundred off list. Thanks in advance for any...

Anyone know of a cat I 3 point wood chipper for sale in the Northeast Ohio or Western Pa region? Looking to use with my Bx2200. This specific implement is not listed in the manual, but it seems like 375 - 400 lbs would be the maximum weight the 3 pt hitch could handle. Also, any advice about...

Tiller: Slip clutch? \"L\" vs \"C\" blades? Offset? I'm looking to purchase a tiller for my BX2200 for light to medium homeowner use: garden, flower beds, etc. Probably in the range of 37-42". There were a couple of recent tiller posts that had good information but I have two additional...

Any one in Northern Ohio or Western PA have experience, good or bad, with any of the following Kubota dealers: Middlefield Farm and Garden, Bortnick Tractor, or The Tractor Place? I'm shopping for a BX1800 or 2200. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks, Frank

I'm considering buying a Bx1800 with loader and 54" deck. I would prefer the ag tires over turf for traction when using the loader, especially in the winter (I understand the concerns some have about using a loader for snow removal - but I've got a short driveway, only 90'). When I test drove...

I'm interested in buying a B7100. Can anyone tell me what "quick attach" loader is compatible with using a belly mount mower deck? I've looked at two so far (one with a quick attach Du-Al Model 95 loader and one with the Kubota 1630 fixed mount) and both had a subframe which the dealer said...