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On the JD 4020 (sixty's vintage) for exampe, where you pulled the console shift lever from Park down, then moved it right into one of several ranges, then into one of 3 positions for F/R. These units had 8 F and 3 or 4 R. All shifting was accomplished by this lever. Clutch was required for...

I'm not using it enough--though I LOVE it. Almost 4 yrs old and only 100hrs. Have alot of $$$$ tied up in it, and it's almost paid for. But it takes up one stall in the garage, and my truck sits out in the KS hail storms now............. I've finished the jobs I had purchased it for, and...

In the past 3 wks, we've had 3 snow/ice storms! First sleet storm was about 3", which overnite turning into one solid sheet of ICE; a few days later, we got about 7" of snow; and this week we had about 4". I take care of the neighbor's drives, but I've told them I won't come on the driveway...

I tried to clear about 3 inches of ICE from the neighborhood (concrete) driveways this morning. I started with my traditional 2x12 bolted under the cutting edge, but it wasn't penetrating the ice and quickly BROKE. Removed it and started using the cutting edge of the bucket to get under the...

Rather than divert another post here, I'll start a fresh one. Problem: Tilling hard clay without destroying your tiller or tractor with all the banging and hammering going on. Solution: Set your skid shoes to the minimum depth the tiller will cut, like maybe 2 inches. If you visualize the...

Saw this tractor at the Ag Hall of fame near Kansas City. I didn't see any nameplate, and no was working at the center that knew what it was..................

Greetings! Spent Friday at the Ag Hall of Fame near Kansas City. It was fun trip to see the old equipment. Made me feel really old as I used to operate MOST of that type of equipment as a kid. One machine that intrigued me was the machine that build barbed wire. Man, would today's OSHA have...

Mom's house still has the above ground wiring for main power. In her backyard, there are a coupla of softwood trees who's limbs now protrude over the power line. These limbs are from 1 inch to 4 inch thick. We're talking 10-15 ft off the ground is all the lines are. I have a manual pole...

I'm thinking of building a PTO driven generator to power stuff around the house during winter power failures. Mainly the frig/freezer/furnace and lights/fans. I have a 22HP tractor and could get a generator matched for that size. I'm sure I'd have to run the tractor at PTO speed to maintain...

Greetings! I encountered an issue last week when I took my FEL off and tried to use my box blade/pulverizer to roll in some grass seed. It was so heavy, it was like driving a clown car--the front wheels were off the ground more than on, which made steering VERY difficult. I really like the...

Completed a long overdue project yesterday. A while back, I purchased a surplus five foot pulverizer roller. Rather than waiting til I could build the "proper" pulverizer, I added the roller to the rear of my box blade. Since I usually have the BB attached as ballast for FEL dirt work...

Did some maintenance on my BX yesterday. Changed the fluids, no big deal right. I had the parts, read the manual (OK, probably not as good as I should have, when looking at the pics!), it was a nice day, and good to go! Crawled under looking for the transmission drain plug. I knew it was on...

While running errands today, I asked at the Lowes service counter (now that's a mis-nomer) about my long in service Troy Mower. They sent it in for repair SIX WEEKS ago. The ladies up front couldn't figure anything out, but they were calling god or someone............. I asked the one with the...

Hi, I would like to limit my drilling time on projects I make, and I have shop experience running a punch press. It is SO NICE to punch a 3/8, 1/2, or 1" hole or slot in steel when you are building stuff. Unfortunately, I don't work there anymore (or have contacts inside), so I'm considering...

I purchased a customer returned Troy Bilt 7HP self propelled mower last fall. (Yes, I know the recent history of troy and it makes me sad.) This mower had been warranty repaired with new drive belt, and didn't appear to have hardly any use. Got it for half price. Figured it would run me...

OK, guys, please tell me if I'm being Mr. Stoopid here.......... I have a 5 ft box blade, and (THANKS DANA) now own a 5 ft pulverizer roller. In an ideal world, I'd build a 5 ft pulverizer frame, attach the roller, and have a nice pulverizer. As I was pondering the roller, sitting next to...

I'm drooling over getting a 20-50HP vintage JD with a quad range transmission. Most I've seen advertised don't show the quad range. Was that just availalbe on the 30/4020 series? I'd like to find a 1020 or 2020 with that transmission. THANKS. Ron

I'm looking at some ads for D17 Allis tractors. I used to operate one, but now I see Series III or IV. What does the series # indicate? THANKS. ron

Mom in Law has a sand pointed well for irrigation that hasn't work for ten plus years. The kicker is Dad (and he was aero engineer) for whatever reason set the well UNDER the basement staircase!!!!!! He had rigged so some of the steps could be removed for better access. After looking at...

I have some holes to dig next to some hedge trees and I'm fearful my auger will hook a root and screw itself down. I figure the only way to get it out would be to disconnect the auger at the gearbox and insert a homemade tool to be able to manually spin the auger backwards to get it out...

I think this is ok to post here, since they are a sponsor. I saw one of the popups here for Homestead Tractor ROPS (wouldn't you know it, now the ad is not showing!) I emailed to ask if they offered a folding ROPS for the BX2200 and this is the answer I received: ********** We do not yet...

I'm needing to find some feeder chain. Think that the term. Like what is use on the floor of a manure spreader. I thought I saw some advertised somewhere, but now that I need it, can't find it........ Thks. ron

For you guys who've added the Woods backhoe: Does it have a subframe? So you have to remove the 3PH? Good thoughts?????? Was it a good move? THKS. ron

Looking at photos of a DR brush cuttering mower and thinking that it would be a good tool for me. But, can I build something like that for the front of my BX2200, using the mid PTO for power? Would save the cost/hassle of another power plant. Would limit the terrain I could go on, but most...

Ok, time to get the creative minds flowing here folks! After searching for the best tool for what I want, I've almost decided I will build my own. Mostly this is due to the cost to purchase what I would like, and the lack of what I think would be all the features I want. I want the benefits...

As a youth, I used an old IH tractor that had a sickle mower behind it. I thought it was called a "C", but after seeing other pics here, it was definitely not a "C". It was much smaller than a "C", and had a very WIDE rear wheel base. The operator sat to the right of tractor, with clutch...

I have a BX2200 and am contemplating buying a bush hog type rear rotary cutter next summer. I know the manual says 4foot max, but I'd like to know what the fine folks here are using. To me, it seems like driving over near 100% of the material before you cut it will make for a lousy cut, if...

Building a poor man\'s verticutter???? Almost annually, I need to go rent a verticutter for the lawn. I don't have enough need to buy one for my tractor, plus the walk behind ones are EXPENSIVE also. I'm thinking of buying a Troy Built tiller, then removing the tines, and building a set of...

I searched and found this link, but it looks pretty cheesy to me. I don't think it would ever empty completely, but I might be wrong. http://www.composters.com/docs/lawncare3.html#cs I am thinking about a cross between a manure spreader and a drop seeder. What I'd really like is a 36" drop...

I'd drooling to have a compact dozer. Don't really have a pressing need for one yet, but my Kubota BX just doesn't have the dirt pushing UMPH that I'd like to have at times. I don't have the space, money, or trailer for a full size dozer, but MAYBE if I could figure out a good inexpensive...

I received a call from a very nice lady from Kubota Corp today. She said that they had discovered I was using their name improperly and infringing on their trademark. My offense was a domain name / website which included the name "CaptainKubota", which I started two years ago as a small side...

I stopped by my surplus store to buy some square tube to make the wife some handrails for the porch steps......... In their drop off area, they had some 3/16 wall 2x3 and 4x4 tubing about 4-6 feet long. Really Sweet to use if I was starting to build some attachment for my Bota...

I have several cedar fence posts that I need to replace. They are in concrete and are mostly rotted at the top of the concrete. In the past, I have dug around the concrete about 6" deep, hooked a chain to it, and used a handyman jack to try to hoist them out. Other times, I have augered a...

I've read a lot of posts about disabling the safety switch so when you leave the seat, the engine doesn't die. Based on the post where a BX rolled forward when Steven released the brake without having it in gear, I'm reconsidering my options. I have had several occasions where I remount the BX...

I think I'm about ready to buy a set of Ags for the BX2200. But from what you all say, I'll never use the turfs again. So I'm wondering if it's cheaper just to buy the tires and not get the extra set of rims???????????????? Anyone checked that out????????? The only up side for buying the...

I have turfs on my 2200 and am thinking of going with more aggressive treads for FEL and dirt work. I know there's been a lot of posts about tires, but I'm interested in how wide each of these might be. I like the looks of the turfs as far as width, but would like more traction in dirt...

I watched a parking lot crew use about a 50HP JD pulling a fairly new manure spreader that was loaded maybe 4" deep with sand to spread on a lot prior to our most recent ice storm. They had a bobcat to load the sand from a load that had been dumped in one corner. The JD idled along and spread...

I've been in a few situations where the rear of my BX2200 is light when using the rototiller or a harrow on slopes. That rear wheel coming off the ground really got my pucker factor up! What would I expect to add in weight if I got a set of ags with fluid in them as far as weight? Is the...

Today, I needed something to push some dirt and decided, since I had the steel, to build a small dozer blade for my Bota. I had a job where I needed to move some tilled soil "uphill" to level out a guy's yard. I didn't think he'd appreciate me back dragging onto his sod, so I fabbed this to...

Adding Pat's caused my Bush Hog tiller PTO shaft to be too short. Looked today at TSC, Atwoods, and Online metals with no luck. Also looked for a PTO extender or overrunning clutch to use in lieu of a longer shaft. All those extenders I found required a bolt hole in the tractor shaft, which...

Added Pat\'s; Now Tiller PTO is too short.......... I used my tiller prior to installing Pat's system. Installed Pat's a while back and just used the tiller today. I had the skid shoes down on the tiller, so I had the 3PH in full down. When the rear tires went over a slight bump, the tiller...

I have a buddy who wants my help in building a small retaining wall to hold dirt in his yard. He wants to put 2 layers of railroad ties at the sidewalk, buried a coupla inches. The main reason for all this is to cover rampant maple roots throughout the yard. I'm thinking of putting weed...

Coming back from Kansas City today, I was passed by a Dodge dually pickup with a BRAND NEW BX2200 and FEL (not even any dust in the bucket) in the bed of the pickup! That makes mute all the arguements of how many chains to use, right? His tailgate was up, so not sure if that truck has tie...

This has been mentioned in passing. Since my BB is too big for my tractor and to better control the depth it cuts, I'd like to be able to limit the depth it cuts. I could mount some receiver hitch type mounts on the top rear of the BB and attach to that. But practically, I think I'd need...

Ok, anyone figured out a good way to spread compost to top dress a lawn? I have 2,000 pounds of composted zoo doo sitting in my trailer. Best I can come up is a shovel.......................... I have a BX2200 and FEL, but don't want to kill out the existing grass that I think might happen...

I purchased the MMM Mulch kit with my BX2200. The dealer delivered it with the mulch kit on with the "flatter" mowing blades. I looked in the book to see, but it doesn't say which is which. One set of blades has some rear pitch to it--the other is flat. I'm not sure which set is for...

Son helped me today and we dug 12 post holes for the upcoming deck. Here's how we did it--takes two people as you will see from this note, but it is about the easiest we've dug holes since I got the tractor. Issue #1 for me is the PHD is so CLOSE to the BX, I have trouble seeing where it is in...

My neighbor's kid, who is a good kid, but goes a lot nuts with shooting fireworks (my guess illegal ones- but that's another story) was shooting stuff off Sat PM. We were inside the house cooling off when the doorbell rings. Josh and his buddy were at the door. His Mom was standing at one...

Maybe this has been discussed, but I've been reading for awhile and don't recall a unique discussion of it. Do you believe that it's better to engage the pto at idle and then increase PTO speed OR do you engage it at full pto speed/wide open? I am old farm kid and we ALWAYS idled the tractor...

Needing to make the big decision on type of decking to use--composite or wood. I walked past a piece of composite decking at a lumberyard recently and almost had a heart attack when I saw the price of it! Background: Pic is of the before--the concrete is mostly GONE! Deck will be 14x20. Of...

Our patio had settled near the house to the point water was standing there. Since we're wanting to build a deck anyway, it was time for the patio to come out. Here's the before shot. Notice the step is poured one piece with the pad. Second post is the size of each BOULDER we loaded in the...

Am I the only one who keeps cracking their elbow on the ROPS when looking rearward on a BX? I've hit it so much, and always in the same spot--it hurts like heck. Think I need to buy some foam and duck tape! Any better ideas??????

Please, if anyone has detail pics of a TR3 rake, I'd like to see it to see the detail of workmanship and design. Also comments from users on their effectiveness on a 20-25HP CUT. I've watched the video and seen the one page brochure, but it was pretty glitzy IMHO. THANKS. Ron

Greetings. I recently purchased a 5 x 14 single axle PJ trailer. It appears to me to be a well built trailer. My concern is how the safety chains attach to the trailer frame. (See attachment). What they did was insert the chain link through a slot in 5/16 x 2" strap, and held it in place...

I am interested in purchasing a TR3 Rake. I've seen the company video and wanted to see one up close, but I can't find one around me (I called the company and asked). I'm curious how well they stand up, such as the "rake fingers" at the rear. Also curious about the quality. The price...

I know the ANSI has specs for 3PTs on cat o and I. Anyone know or have the link to subcompact 3PT specs? What I'd really like to see is a side by side comparison or a graphic that shows the differences and has the dimensions. THANKS. Ron

So I'm getting ready to set up my MMM (it's still shiny new in the shed). Most of what I will mow is field type stuff. I'm sure I will use it 90% of the time at it's highest setting. Do you recommend that I even mess with setting the wheels at the max heigth, or should I set the wheels lower...

Pat\'s Easy Change and ANGLES I read most or all the posts about Pat's system. There were several mentions of angles of the pins with different spaces of implements. I really didn't comprehend what it meant until I install the system and tried to hook up a WIDE spaced implement. Attached is...

Someone listened to me! Last week, while heading home, I witnessed one of our company’s vendor mowing guys driving a JD mower down the street at quitting time (rush hour). His unit didn’t have flashing lights or an SMV sticker, and his folding ROPS was down........... The next day while...

I tried to make sure my BX2200 lug nuts were tight. WOW, someone at the factory or the dealer must have zipped them down with a BIG impact wrench. I had a 1/2 drive socket on it and couldn't budge them either way. That's good as they won't come loose. What I'm worried about is getting one...

I really need to find a folding ROPS for my BX2200 so it can ride on it's trailer in my garage. No flames needed, I'm willing to risk doing the switch from production. I'm willing to buy a new one (maybe a BX22 fits?) or an aftermarket one. WORST case, I would mod mine and then replace it...

Anyone installed Pat\'s easy change on a BX2200? I was going to call them and ask, but didn't see a phone number. I did a search here on BX2200 and Pat and didn't get any hits. I'm ready to buy as soon as someone confirms to me that it will fit ok. THANKS.

I read all the posts about mounting horse mats and plastic to the FELs and rear blade to keep from scratching the driveways when moving snow. Not having the material duing the last snow, I drilled 4 3/8" holes in my FEL and mounted a 2 x 12 the width of the FEL below the bucket. Worked fine...

I finally got some pics of the harrow I built last summer. Not wanting to build multiple 3 Pt linkages, I fixed it so I can add and remove different tools to my toolbar. The harrow is 1 x 2 tube, with 5/16 straps welded on. Works great in forward and reverse. I can drop the harrow and...

I built a quick and easy hitch to move my boat and implement trailer with my tractor. I used a 1 7/8" ball since the boat is that and the trailer is 2". Tried it tonight and it works great. If I curl the bucket, I can see the ball, which makes the hookup easier!

I notice all along road construction projects the contractors install about a foot tall plastic sheeting that appears to hinder errosion of freshly worked ground. It is usually near ditches and culverts. Is this a state/federal law requiring it? Or part of the contract to build the road, or...

Anyone know if/when there are any farm and/or tractor shows in March in Texas, Oklahoma, or Missouri? Thanks! Ron

Guys on Buying forum are freakin\' me out @ HST. I'm reading the other forums and all the talk about HSTs overheating and falling apart. Do I have any concerns over my BX2200 HST, if I hook a four shank digger or such to it and start plowing for hours upon end? First of all, do they really...

My BX2200 has been sitting idle in the garage since Sept, so decided on this last day of the year to fire it up and recharge things. Ah, the sweet sound and smell of that little motor! Dang life is GREAT! No snow in the forecast, but I just got my biz insurance, so can take the unit off my...

I searched and read a lot of pond cleaning info today on this site--some very good reading. Since it was dated 2001, I thought I'd ask again to see if there are more or new ideas. Obviously, hiring a drag line is the easist and most costly approach......... I'm trying to help clean up my...

We had 7 inches of wet snow last night in Wichita. Yesterday, I went to my insurance agent to get business type coverage and we couldn't come to an agreement. At the time, it was pouring down snow outside! I wanted to take my Bx2200, FEL, and box blade out to move some snow at our church...

Any of you purchased replacement tubes for your aeroator? I'm wanting to build my own and figure if I can buy the tubes at a reasonable price, I can build the whole unit for less than original purchase price. Thanks for any leads you can provide. Ron

Like many of you, I made the bucket hook mod one of the first changes I change to my new CUT. Today, I was moving my small sailboat on a trailer. The boat/trailer weighs less than 1000 pounds, so I just hooked a chain around the trailer tongue and to one of the chain hook. Hopped on and...

I'm planning to mount two truck running lights on my BX2200 ROPS. I see where some guys buy bigger alternators. Will I be maxing things out if I don't get a bigger alternator? Seems to me if I run the ROPS lights and not the BX lights, I'm about equal draw. Am I missing something????? I...

Finished filling in a partly in-ground pool last week (moved 36 tons of sand/top soil to level it out). Rototilled the rest tonight getting ready to plant new grass in a few weeks. My BX2200 and 50" Bush Hog tiller just puttered along cutting the top 2" of clay soil and grass. It never broke...

Anyone use a 3 Point verticutter on a Compact tractor? The nearest I've seen is a power rake, but haven't seen one of those work yet either. Any thoughts? THANKS.

Anyone use a 3 Point verticutter on a Compact tractor? The nearest I've seen is a power rake, but haven't seen one of those work yet either. Any thoughts? THANKS.

This is sort of a continuation of the safety seat thread........... One of the things I realized early on was when you get off your BX, you should set the brake, go to N and turn off the PTO. (If you want a shock, be parked on a sloping driveway with the engine off and in gear. When you pull...

Anyone bought one of the factory remote hydraulic kits yet for the BX2200? I asked my dealer about it and he didn't even stutter when he said $400! Does the factory unit make use of the extra slot on the right console and place a remote handle there? Does it just T into the loader hoses...

I installed my 3 pt adjuster bars tonight. Thanks for those that posted how much to cut to make them fit! I made some bushings, had to drill the bar out to full 1/2 inch so they would fit, then bolted 3/8 bolts through them. It was great to use! I hooked up a new box blade by pulling the...

What size box blade are you guys pulling with your BX2200's? Four feet is the size recommended in the manual, but they are rare in this area and PRICEY. I can get a five foot for $100 LESS than the four foot! Am I dreaming that my 2200 can pull this thing in hard clay??????????? Thanks.

What size box blade are you guys pulling with your BX2200's? Four feet is the size recommended in the manual, but they are rare in this area and PRICEY. I can get a five foot for $100 LESS than the four foot! Am I dreaming that my 2200 can pull this thing in hard clay??????????? Thanks.