Update: The new leak was from the small hose going to the transmission case. We had not replaced that one before, foolishly hoping a halfway job would work. We've now replaced both hoses and added hose clamps at each end. Lesson learned - do it right and do it once. Thanks again everyone for the...
Many thanks Harry, that info is very helpful. I am thinking of a few possibilities:
Either the replacement hose we used was not oil proof and simply swelled and slipped off, or the hydraulic pump seal has failed and is letting high pressure enter the shaft seal hose, or the ball check valve is...
Thank you for that link beenthere, much appreciated. The hoses that failed were the little 3/8" lines #8 & 20 in the diagram. The T fitting on the tank where they attach appears to have a ball check valve built into it. The valve appears to let oil from the small lines flow into the tank when...
A friend had a hydraulic leak on his 2350 and after removing the hood we discovered split/rotted small hoses running from what I assume is some sort of surge tank just behind the radiator. The tank is about 8" diameter or so and has a T fitting on top with barbed nipples where the two lines...
I've had my WoodMaxx chipper for 3 years and love it. But the other day the feed roller stopped working. The problem turned out to be a sheared key in the hydraulic pump drive. The pump shaft slides into a fitting in the main chipper shaft, using only a key and no set screws to transmit the...
Maybe this has been covered before but I could not find it in searches. Anyway my BX1500 radiator developed a leak in the core. I could see that access was tight so decided to just replace rather than attempt repair to avoid possibly having to do the job twice if a repair failed. The shop manual...
I often want to raise or lower the discharge chute on my Kubota BX mid-mounted mower, to either disperse the grass widely by running with the chute up or keep from blowing it onto fencing or sidewalks by keeping it lowered. So I just came up with a super simple device to raise/lower while...
I've left a short report in the "Reviews" section, but thought I would give a more detailed report here. I've owned a BearCat 73554 chipper/shredder for several years and use it to chip orchard prunings and general tree trimmings around the property. I've always wished for a hydraulic feed...
My recently purchased (used, 200hrs) BX2230 has just developed a loud screeching when the brakes are applied hard while the tractor is moving. I normally use the HST for braking effect when moving, but occasionally use the brakes briefly instead. Anyway I assume a previous owner may have run...
Just wanted to let others know about some nice seat covers that fit BX tractors. At least they fit the two BX seat styles on mine. My BX1500 seat had many cracks plus some bites my neighbor's horse took out of it. This cover saved the cost of a replacement plus the fabric is more comfortable...
Hi guys, I have an older RK48-15BX 48" MMM on a BX1500. I now also have a BX2230 which has a few inches longer wheelbase. The rear mower mounts seem to line up fine, but the front link from the BX1500 is about 4" too short to be able to connect. The Messicks parts diagram only lists one front...
I'm toying with the idea of building a weeder to slice off weeds just below the surface for minimal soil disturbance in a no-till orchard. I have a Kubota BX sub compact, and am thinking that a frame using the mid-mounted mower mounts would have best depth control on uneven surfaces compared to...
My BX1500 had been getting harder to start, needing several seconds of cranking. I noticed that it would only start if I advanced the throttle quite a bit, which made me worry that maybe compression was low. Turned out the problem was just the fuel shut-off solenoid (Engine Stop Solenoid) was...