1,000 Hour Mark

[Will_C]

My BX 2200 just reached the 1,000 hour mark. I bought her new in April 2000. Total maintainence: 17 oil changes, 4 major services (50,300,600,900 hours), power steering hoses replaced, air filter bracket replaced, fuel tank and three point hitch recalls, fuel sending unit replaced. Noy bad!! I'm hoping for a 1,000 more hours. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gifWill

 

[Will_C]

My BX 2200 just reached the 1,000 hour mark. I bought her new in April 2000. Total maintainence: 17 oil changes, 4 major services (50,300,600,900 hours), power steering hoses replaced, air filter bracket replaced, fuel tank and three point hitch recalls, fuel sending unit replaced. Noy bad!! I'm hoping for a 1,000 more hours. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gifWill

 

[Doc_Bob]

You do your own oil changes? Service ?
Nice job. Any tips on making our machines run so well at 1000hrs??
Bob

 

[Doc_Bob]

You do your own oil changes? Service ?
Nice job. Any tips on making our machines run so well at 1000hrs??
Bob

 

[Gatorboy]

<font color="blue"> ( Total maintainence: 17 oil changes ) </font>

Why so many oil changes? Is an oil change every 50 hours recommended for that model? I change oil every 250-350 hours on my tractor.

 

[Gatorboy]

<font color="blue"> ( Total maintainence: 17 oil changes ) </font>

Why so many oil changes? Is an oil change every 50 hours recommended for that model? I change oil every 250-350 hours on my tractor.

 

[john_bud]

17 oil changes? Yikes! the oil you drain must be clear as water!

So, why do you change the oil so often? Is this a commercial machine?

jb

 

[john_bud]

17 oil changes? Yikes! the oil you drain must be clear as water!

So, why do you change the oil so often? Is this a commercial machine?

jb

 

[Will_C]

I change the oil every 50 hours. Kubota recommends 100 hours for oil change interval. I suppose you could say what I do is excessive, but I am 42 and have never had an engine repair on any engine, and that includes cars that had 100,000 plus miles on them. I like the piece of mind this gives me. My only advice that I have is the same as I give for any equipment: use gently, meet or exceed all maintainence intervals, repair any problems promptly, and keep it clean.
Will

 

[Will_C]

I change the oil every 50 hours. Kubota recommends 100 hours for oil change interval. I suppose you could say what I do is excessive, but I am 42 and have never had an engine repair on any engine, and that includes cars that had 100,000 plus miles on them. I like the piece of mind this gives me. My only advice that I have is the same as I give for any equipment: use gently, meet or exceed all maintainence intervals, repair any problems promptly, and keep it clean.
Will

 

[Doc_Bob]

Oil and filters are cheap insurance.
Bob

 

[Doc_Bob]

Oil and filters are cheap insurance.
Bob

 

[escavader]

WILL,
I change the oil and filter on my 23 at 50 too. cheap insurance,to keep an engine like new.Congrats on 1000.I wouldnt hesitate to by a used peice of machinery from you.
ALAN

 

[escavader]

WILL,
I change the oil and filter on my 23 at 50 too. cheap insurance,to keep an engine like new.Congrats on 1000.I wouldnt hesitate to by a used peice of machinery from you.
ALAN

 

[proudestmonkey]

I plan to follow my manual to a tee with oil changes, not less often, and not more often, than recommended. We all got used to changing the oil on our car every 3,000 miles. Then they improved both oil and the way engines used oil so that many cars (including mine) recommend oil changes every 10,000 miles. I will change the oil on mine about every 5,000 to 6,000 miles, but if it goes to 7,000 I won't worry about it. Of course, I check my oil on my car every couple of weeks, and if it starts to look pretty dark, I'll change it sooner.

So, with the tractor, I check the oil every couple of hours of running time. So far, with 36 hours on it, it is just beginning to degrade. I think I'll be fine until 50. I also assume that the oil will degrade quicker during its break-in period than it will down the road (for a while). I think my manual states an oil change at 50, 100, and then every 100 hours. I've already got the oil and filters for the first two, so I should be good for this year and a good chunk of next year.

 

[proudestmonkey]

I plan to follow my manual to a tee with oil changes, not less often, and not more often, than recommended. We all got used to changing the oil on our car every 3,000 miles. Then they improved both oil and the way engines used oil so that many cars (including mine) recommend oil changes every 10,000 miles. I will change the oil on mine about every 5,000 to 6,000 miles, but if it goes to 7,000 I won't worry about it. Of course, I check my oil on my car every couple of weeks, and if it starts to look pretty dark, I'll change it sooner.

So, with the tractor, I check the oil every couple of hours of running time. So far, with 36 hours on it, it is just beginning to degrade. I think I'll be fine until 50. I also assume that the oil will degrade quicker during its break-in period than it will down the road (for a while). I think my manual states an oil change at 50, 100, and then every 100 hours. I've already got the oil and filters for the first two, so I should be good for this year and a good chunk of next year.

 

[midlf]

The oil in a diesel will get dark much faster than a gas engine. It's just the nature of the beast and means the detergents are doing their job. No need to change it just because it goes dark. Pick the hours you want to change at. Are you a 1/2 factory guy, a right on man, or a gutsy push it over type? It's all your choice.

 

[midlf]

The oil in a diesel will get dark much faster than a gas engine. It's just the nature of the beast and means the detergents are doing their job. No need to change it just because it goes dark. Pick the hours you want to change at. Are you a 1/2 factory guy, a right on man, or a gutsy push it over type? It's all your choice.

 

[Doc_Bob]

I figure running in 65 degree weather, doing light mowing is a whole lot easier on oil than running a two bottom plow in 100 degree weather at full throttle. I would adjust my oil change interval based upon light duty versus heavy duty. I use hours to give me an idea of when to change and assume that the hours suggested by the manufacturer are based upon light duty, not heavy duty.
Bob

 

[Doc_Bob]

I figure running in 65 degree weather, doing light mowing is a whole lot easier on oil than running a two bottom plow in 100 degree weather at full throttle. I would adjust my oil change interval based upon light duty versus heavy duty. I use hours to give me an idea of when to change and assume that the hours suggested by the manufacturer are based upon light duty, not heavy duty.
Bob