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Well I was very excited to get my used bx1800 two weeks ago. Murphies law, I was jujst told that I will be losing my job soon so I really need to sell the bx as I can't have money tied up in a tractor. Espcially not with a family to support. I have another thread here with a pic, but I am...

Just got a usd bx1800 and have a couple of questions. The hydro pedal is a little sticky whic I guess I could fix with wd40. The hydro is what I really have questions on. When in 2wd and the lever is on the rabbit, the tractor does not sem to realy go that much faster in forward than in...

Just a little project today. Used a 1.5"ID pipe that was two fet long ($10 from HD). Drilled and bolted to the rear blade with a 10" 3/8 bolt ($1). I had the weights already and this is really to hold me over until I get a ballast box. The plates add up to 250lbs. Really made a difference...

Just picked up a BX1800 with 311hrs this past weekend. I used to have a BX1500 a few years ago and should have never gotten rid of it. Glad to be back in the club though. It came with a toothbar on the loader and 5ft Kodiak rear blade. Appears to be in pretty good shape. Couple of things I...

Can anyone help. I am real close to buying a tz25 with a loader in good shap but I would really like to get a mmm for it. Did some searching online with the only luck being in Canada. Anyone have any info, or a deck they don't want?

I am looking for a CUT/SCUT. I found a local guy with a Ford 1220, MFWD, loader, 3pt blower, tire chains and about 700hrs for $5000. I would have to get a MMM separately (see them anywhere from $800 to $2000). However I just found a Simplicity Legacy with about the same hours, MFWD, loader...

Anyone have any good suggestions where to find one? I am trying to get a used BX, however the best deals are on ones without a loader. Problem is, I can't afford a new loader. Should have never gotten rid of my bx1500 in the first place.:mad:

Because of my mutts (2 goldens), I now need to put up about 500ft of 3 rail fence. At 8ft section, that comes to about 60 posts and 180 rails. I have been looking around to rent a Dingo or small skid loader to help dig the holes because the ground around my house (Central PA) is clay and full...

I am selling my hard cab that came off a Deere 345 garden tractor but I am sure it would fit many other models or brands for that matter. It has a windshield wiper, yellow strobe on top and beeper on the back. I have more pictures I could email, but the are too big to attach here. $500 and...

I am selling my GT235. I has a 48c mulching deck and Briggs Vanguard 18hp v-twin. I also have another set of blades and some oil and air filters. Engine, tranny and deck all run great. It's very clean. Only selling to upgrade to a larger mower. Asking $2200 Thanks, Kevin

Going to get a new (used) garden tractor. I have two opportunities: Kubota G2460: - year 2003 - 60" deck - 24hp - 300hours - dealer serviced (who is selling it) - $3400 Simplicity Legacy - year 2003 - 48" deck with powerflow bagging system - he says 20hp, I thought they were 25hp - 286hours -...

I am planning on building the long awaited shed. I plan to use it to house my GT235, snowblower, tiller, push mowever and other yard stuff. I would like to make it 16' x 16' with a 9/12 pitch roof. I choose the size based upon what I think I need as well as precut wood dimensions. I plan on...

Well I never thought it would happen to me, but I want a bigger tractor. :) I have a BX1500 with an LA181 FEL (with toothbar), and 54"MMM. I am located in South Central PA, and have just put it in the paper and craigslist for $10,000 obo. It only has 111hrs on it. I am trying to make the new...

My bx1500 has 111hrs on it. I was using the box blade blade and FEL yesterday and noticed a vibration when driving in 4wd. I looked down and the front axle and seemed to notice that it was shuttering a little. When using the box blade, I dod not notice the vibration. Only noticed it when I...

I have been considering creating a walkout basement for some time now. My basement is 30' by 37'. I would like to put in two windows and a door in order to provide easy access and additional sunlight. I will try and take some pictures this afternoon, however I attached two drawings that give...

First I would like to thank everyone for there help. Especially Kubotasteve for finding the "too be" pool I used. I started this project becasue I wanted to rigind sided pool for the kids (18months and 3 1/2). I had done blow up pools in the past only to find that they kept deflating, and...

Found another use for my new toothbar on the way back from helping a neighbor move and spread gravel. :) Not exactly excavation, but handy anyway.:D

I have a BX1500 with about 110 hrs on it. I purchased it used with 94 hrs on it. I have mowed twice with the machine now and have noticed that when mowing uphill, the engine tends to bog down noticably. On my previous BX1500, this only happen when trying to go up the same hill with the hydro...

My house is only 3 years old. I installed two Sears garage door openers when we first moved in. One works great, the other really aggrivates me!!:mad: For the first year, it worked fine then all of a sudden did not. It started to travel too far which would cause it to hit the floor tripping...

I have a bx1500 and would love to have one, however funds have been tight lately and cannot justify spending $300. The need has risen lately because I am digging a fairly large whole to put in an inground kiddie pool (approx 9' across). I got have dug up about 8" with the loader, but onnce I...

We have voles. No, not pets, in the garage. Two of them from what I have seen. I found the oone nest built in a foldable chair I had sitting in the corner. My question is how do I get rid of them? My wife does not want me to use a conventional trap because she is afraid that if it does not...

I just learned how to upload things from my camera phone. Took this a few weeks ago in a mall parking lot. I guess this is what farmers do with their equipement during thw winter. What a monster!:eek:

AAARGGGHHH!!!.:mad: Poped right out of my hand into the tank. Having the spout cap in the gas tank shouldn't hurt anything should it? Just need some reassurance. THanks:o

My wife and I have been kicking around the thought of getting and inground pool all winter long. we finally decided to put it off for a year or two. However, she does want me to buy/build a kiddie pool that will be enjoyed by my 3 and 1 year old this and next summer. My wife is a stay at home...

I tried to think of a catchy title, but that is all I came up with. My wife and I have been seriously discussing buying 10-20 acres and starting a small, local Christmas Tree farm. I just don't feel good about going to to the big warehouse stores to buy my tree every year. Where is the fun...

I found this at Lowes. It combines MAPP gas and Oxygene. It says that you can cut, braze and weld with it. Do you think it could be used for welding applications using standard 1/4" steel? Cheaper than a welder and the wife would not get mad. Welding Kit

When I got my BX1500 it had 94 hours on it. THe machine is very clean and everything else on it looks brand new. The only thing wrong was that the steering adjustment bolts were bent. One of them is actually cracked. I have talked to a local dealer and he said that the fix shouldbe easy...

Try this next time. I would have never thought of it. YouTube - Fordson tractor stuck in the mud

Now that the ground has thawed and the flowers are just starting to bloom, I have noticed two things. First, the deer are eating the new flower growth right down to the bulb. Second, I see little tunnel like depressions in one part of my yard. I like having the deer around, I just don't want...

Attached are pictures of the rear blade I bought used about 6 months ago (now that I have seen others this one looks homemade). It works well for plowing snow, however has sat idle since I bought a box blade. Since I have spent more money on a tractor than my wife would like to ever admit, I...

I was searching around ebay and found this "too good to be true" item for sale. Notice where it says "Asking price $5000!!!" Have I uncovered my first fraud! If so, do I get a badge or something?:) eBay: 2005 KUBOTA L3430 HST 4WD WITH IMPLAMENTS (item 200085946029 end time Mar-11-07...

OK, I can't weld and if I value my life, I don't dare propose purchasing a welder to the wife.:eek: My question is what kind of mods have my fellow TBN members made using a drill, bolts, glue, duct tape, etc. Metal, wood, plastic, whatever.:) bucket hooks subsoilers ballast boxes carryalls...

I have an LA181 for my bx1500. I have hooked up the aux hydro block behind the left rear tire and have all the plumbing running up and under the tractor. The problem is that the hoses coming out of the control valve set-up are not labeled as to which is the Inlet, Outlet and Power Beyond...

I am looking to purchase a BX1500 to replace my old one. My previous 1500 had a 54" deck and turf tires. My question for all you bx owners out there, 1) Is the 1500 better suited to drive the 48", or should I not notice the difference between 48" and 54", 2) does anyone pull a KK 3pt finish...

I am looking for a compact or possibly another subcut in order to maintain my 2 acres. The question is, what is out there for $12k or under. I need to finish mow 2 acres. I would like to have an FEL if possible. What is out there to be had? I have owned Kubota in the past, however I am not...

I having a sand mound spetic system for my house. The back side of the mound has a healthy 20-25 degree or so slope to it that I am going to fill and grade to be mowable. I found a excavation guy who is going to deliver about 45 tons / 30 yards (3 tandem loads) on tomorrow morning ($120 a load...

What is power beyond. When installing my loader, I saw the input, output and "power beyond" ports that I plumbed. I can understand what the first two do, but I am not quick sure what the 3rd is for. Any information would be approciated. By the way, this is my first experience with...