Adding gauges to BX 25

[rbarker]

I'm thinking about adding a voltmeter and ammeter to my BX 25 since all there is now is the idiot light. I have a cab with two halogen work lights in the front, a windshield wiper, a 2 speed heater fan, an led rear light, an amber led lightbar on the roof, and an electric chute rotation motor on the snow blower, all of which are additional to the original equipment. Since I often find myself snow blowing at night a lot of it gets used at the same time. I know the 40 amp alternator should handle the load but it seems prudent to be able to monitor things a little better. Any suggestions on what gauges to use and how you mounted them would be appreciated. I'm looking at Sunpro styleline gauges at Amazon but mounting options for them are pretty limited.

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[milkman]

I used one of these and mounted it on the right side of the dash panel with oil pressure and voltmeter. There is room between the dash and the loader support, have room on the left side if I need a couple of more gauges. I contoured the base to fit the curve before I mounted it and a small hole in the side of the panel to run the wires and oil line so all is hidden.

52mm 2 inch Black Universal Dual Plastic Heavy Duty Gauge Dash Mount Pod Holder | eBay

 

[rbarker]

I used one of these and mounted it on the right side of the dash panel with oil pressure and voltmeter. There is room between the dash and the loader support, have room on the left side if I need a couple of more gauges. I contoured the base to fit the curve before I mounted it and a small hole in the side of the panel to run the wires and oil line so all is hidden. 52mm 2 inch Black Universal Dual Plastic Heavy Duty Gauge Dash Mount Pod Holder | eBay

Thanks Milkman. I saw those but figured it wouldn't mount right because of the curved dash. Never thought to contour the base. I'll give that a try when (if) the weather breaks.

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[wupham]

This is an old thread from someone who added gauges to his BX25. Excellent photos.
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kubota-owning-operating/195240-gauges-install-my-bx-25-a.html

 

[milkman]

This is an old thread from someone who added gauges to his BX25. Excellent photos.
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kubota-owning-operating/195240-gauges-install-my-bx-25-a.html

I remember that thread and that started me looking. I originally mounted my 2 gauge mount there on top of the dash, but the steering wheel blocked the view so I moved them to the right side. I will see if I can get a picture, really cold here now.

 

[rbarker]

This is an old thread from someone who added gauges to his BX25. Excellent photos. http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kubota-owning-operating/195240-gauges-install-my-bx-25-a.html

Thanks for the link, there is some good info there. Don't know why it didn't come up when I did a forum search.

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[rbarker]

I remember that thread and that started me looking. I originally mounted my 2 gauge mount there on top of the dash, but the steering wheel blocked the view so I moved them to the right side. I will see if I can get a picture, really cold here now.

Thanks for the pictures! The new dash is rounder than the BX2200 but I still think I can make it work.

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