Recent content by homeputter

From my reading on these forums, I thought all 3-point implements were "ground following." When my BX25 front wheels hit a dip, the box blade or rake goes in the air until I push the down level for the 3-point hitch. The BB then drops to the ground. Consequently, I drive while continuously...

I was cruising along at 65mph towing my BX25 on my 18' trailer when I saw a piece of tire retread in the road. It was not very big so I did not attempt to avoid it. As soon as I drove over it, I heard tires squealing and saw lots of blue smoke in my rear view mirror. I pulled over and saw the...

I am getting tired of running outside to cover my bx25 with a tarp everytime it threatens rain. It does not rain in Phoenix very often but still... The desert sun is probably harder on the tractor than the rain. The dealers leave them out in the weather on their lots. Anyone else leave their...

I bought a Wallenstein thumb for my BX25. The first one was made slightly too small to fit the dipstick. The dealer sent me another one (and said don't bother to send the 1st one back). Now I have an extra one. I used a double nutted stud to spread the cheeks and now the 1st one will fit...

I just received my Wallenstein thumb for my bx25. I am struggling to get it to fit. Later: I found the distance between the cheeks is to narrow to fit on the dipstick. The dipstick is about 1/16" wider than the thumb. It is too narrow on the most forward part of the thumb where the...

Since I just bought a 18' trailer, I wanted to load my BX25 and box blade to mark the best location to give optimum hitch weight. I set the BB as far forward as easily possible and parked the tractor right next to it. I rigged up 2 bathroom scales to divide the tongue load and was surprised...

I am looking to buy a box blade for my new BX25. I have no experience in box blades and am not sure what to look for. I have looked at pictures of the everythingattachments and Kutter King, Land Pride. The Land Pride teeth appear hard to adjust the depth. Anyone have comments on any of these...

My new BX25 will be left at my cabin in the winter - October through April once I get it up there. I was just planning on filling the tank and parking it in the garage for 6 months. I read in the manual you are not suppose to use diesel older than 3 months. Is there a fuel stabilizer for...

Just received my new BX25. Now I need to buy a trailer for it. After reading most (up to page 78!) of the posts on this form, I am still undecided on what to buy. I have gone from a 16' flat bed to a 18' 7000lb dove tail to a 10000lb dove tail and now I am back to a 16' flat bed with a tail...

I am about ready to buy a new BX25. I would like to equip it with a thumb. Does Kubota make their own thumb. My dealer says he has never sold a tractor/BH with a thumb. I have read the posts on the Bro-Tek and a few on the Wallender (sp) but have not read anything about a Kubota thumb. The...

Thanks to a reminder from TRACTORDAWG, I am concerned about possible loss of FEL/BH capability at high altitudes. My mountain properties are about 7700' to 8500' above SL. If I buy a BX25 I will lose about 25-27% of peak horsepower. I don't care about loss of torque to the wheels. I am...

I have started looking for a 16' or 18' car hauler to carry my future BX25. Most of the trailers I have looked at have aged wood decking. In Phoenix the sun is death on unprotected wood. None of the trailers I looked at were painted or had like a plywood cover that could be removed when it...

New to this site so hopefully I am posting this correctly. I am trying to decide on which Kubota tractor to buy. I have very little tractor experience. I have a cabin in the mountains on a 1 acre sloped and fairly rough lot. I plan on grading, moving dirt, spreading gravel and some deep...

Decided to join this Site when I saw all the great information available and how helpful everyone is. I Live in Glendale, AZ on 1/2 acre, but have a mountain cabin on 1 acre. I plan on buying a used Kubota tractor with FEL and BH to landscape the acre. Also, have another lot of 2 acres in the...