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I would like to do some grading work on a sloped area of my lot that is mostly clay and won't grow grass. I want to work in some top soil and manure and a box blade seems like the best implement to use. Local rental place has a Bush Hog BBX65. I'm wondering if my small BX1860 can handle it...

Here's what I did. Army ammo box mounted on the safety sign post. Might not be great if you filled it with chain, but works fine for a few tools, gloves, cell phone, etc.

Thank you for the replies. Given the mental image of a task requiring a "big bloody mallet," I think I'll let well enough be and just spread the 3pt arms when I attach the implement. Thanks for the collective wisdom that it's possible to turn pins inward, just unnecessary and probably would...

I have a back blade with 3pt pins that are so far apart I have to lengthen my 3pt arms almost as far as they will go to mount the blade. I noticed at Rural King tonight that almost all their implements have pins facing inward, not outward like my blade. Here is a pic I snapped at Rural King...

Amazing how much forks add to the capacity of the bucket when moving bulky or awkward loads. Wooden forks worked well for cleaning up debris after cutting a couple of scraggly pine trees.

I got the idea to build DIY forks from someone online (sorry to not give proper credit but I don't remember where I saw it, I don't think it was TBN). I have been surprised just how handy and sturdy they are. Obviously not the answer for heavy duty use, pallets, etc., but I believe they are...

Getting the splines aligned is a pain - a three-handed job. Trying to "eyeball" the alignment while holding both ends of the connection while ALSO trying to employ the third hand (elbow, knee) to find the magic spot where there is just enough pressure that the male end will slip into the female...

Thanks to the OP and to those who contributed to the discussion. I viewed the Paul Short video tdibratt mentioned and went with the "expansion fit" vs screws. Same basic process as OP described. Very simple. I had my Battery Tender plug tucked into the compartment under the hood latch. Now...

There was some chatter in another thread about the wisdom of using antifreeze as tire ballast because of the potential danger to dogs or other animals in the event of a leak. Rather than hijack a thread I thought I would start a new one. My question is, why do manufacturers not add an...

There have been a few threads comparing the pros and cons of lending a helping hand with tractors/equipment. General consensus seems to be we're glad to help unless we feel like we're taken for granted or otherwise being taken advantage of. I usually plow my neighbor's drive when I do my own...

I really wanted to install a block heater on my BX1860 but, due to clearance issues (i.e., muffler too close to freeze plug), the dealer-provided heater is one that goes in the lower radiator hose. Since I could find no photos online, and very little information, I thought somebody might...

Thanks s219 and daves1708. There is only 3/8" or so between the muffler and the front freeze plug. I can't see any way to move or re-route the muffler. I'll reserve denting the muffler with a hammer as a last resort. :) I see threaded ports on other BXs, but I don't think I have one. (D722...

I tried unsuccessfully to install a block heater in my BX1860. Ordered this part (70000-73595) Removed muffler (muffler crosses front of engine, very close to engine block), took out the freeze plug at front of engine and installed the heater. Easy-peasy, I thought, no problems! Then I...

Bought a Kubota BX1860 last summer and got a Ratchet Rake Snow Edge with it. Have been anxious to try it out and, although Jonas didn't hammer east KY like it did the east coast, we got about 8" of snow - a good snow for us. Finally got to play in the snow! In general the Snow Edge does...

The temp gauge on my G1900 has not worked since I bought it second hand. Never moves off the bottom peg. Cleaned all the grounds I can find, replaced all 3 fuses, and replaced the temp sender. No improvement. Fuel gauge, status lights, and hour meter work fine. If I ground the temp sender...