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Well I hooked the chipper, flipped the seat up, set brakes, engine still running, and then it stalls/dies if I attempt to engage rear PTO for the chipper. I was able to do this last year with no issues and worked great. I had my son sit on the seat while I finished chipping a pile of sticks and...

Just went ahead and got a PTO snowblower (Pronovost Lynx52) and forecast looks clear for the next couple of week. I knew this will happen but stilll, it is some machine. :licking: The last two are of the beast from couple of weeks ago big storm.

Well, finally got it today and it is a fine machine. Did my first lawn cut with the 60" deck, it really gives a very nice cut and I am impressed. Still not sure about throwing the grass and might have to eventually invest in a mulching kit. But for now, my grass was about 7 inches high and thick...

Oh well, started thinking it would be good to have more power and more PTO HP for my chipper. Also, wanted to get the 60" deck to make it easier trimming around my mulch beds. So, I listed my BX1860 for sale and thought if it moves at my asking price then will go for the BX2660 or BX2360. So, 3...

Well, I got a set of Gator blades today and mounted on my 54" Fine Cut deck, the number is 96-748. I have the mulch kit installed as well and while at greased the deck and topped the gear oil. What a great cut, the original Kubota mulch blades did a good job but the Gator blades are...

Here is my dilemma: I have the Exmark 52" Turf Tracer HP and I have it for sale, I actually have listed it on ebay and has a bid on it. The auction ends tomorrow. I have already mowed with the BX1860 twice and the cut was nice, nothing to write about but it did a good job and was happy with...

I currently have a 4x8 trailer that I used for my prior tractor and ATV and guess will need to upgrade to something bigger for the BX1860. So, I have few questions and hope to get some advice: Should I go with wood or metal flooring? I am thinking 6x10 Utility/Landscaping trailer and see they...

Well, I had a lot of fun today with my BX1860 and FEL. 40 yards of mulch, spread them around the yard and it was such a treat. That was worth $1000 in labor to spread. :) I did not use a ballast but still no problem with turf tires, I would not have wanted to user my bar tires for this job.

So we have a very nice day and I decided it is time to get acquainted with my BX1860 mower. I purchased the 54" MMM fine cut deck and read the manual to make sure the height on the anti scalp wheels is set correctly. I raised the deck, set the height adjustment knob to 3, set the anti scalp...

I never had so much fun cleaning snow out! I get done cleaning and have not broken a drop of sweat and it took half the time. What a machine, very impressed. Best of all, clearing end of driveway is a breeze. This was a good investment. :)

My rear blade is a CAT 0/1 and the pins on it ar about 24" reach. My quich hitch needs 27" to hook up. The pins are 5.5" and I can get 6.25" pins and with the extensions sleves that came with the quick hitch I am still about an inch short on each side. Thinking to use washers to make up up the...

So, here we go. :) The Chipper will be delivered on Friday to bottom of my driveway, all 500lbs. So, I got hooks on my FEL and thinking I should be able to pick it up with some tie downs. But, taking it up the driveway with a steep incline is making me question the best way to do this. BX1860...

Well, it finally got here. It was pretty dirty with all the salt and road grime and had to give it a quick bath in a 5 degrees cold morning. As you see, some of it iced up and hopefully the sun will take care of it. BX1860, FEL, 60" RB, 54" Fine Cut, Mulch Kit, Turf tires, Bar tires Just...

Is this an overkill for the my tractor? It is at the low end for my tractor power wise, but I am thinking to buy at that would be better in case I do upgrade or re-sale value? Thoughts?

Hello all, new owner and waiting for delivery of a BX1860 with FEL and RB. It also will have the 54" Fine Cut deck and Mulching kit. I am very excited and can't wait to get it but there is one concern I have. I always been a Simplicity owner and had 6 different models and my current mowing...