BX break in period

[freddyr]

With the pto blower why were you forced to run wide open? I run mine in the 540 pto range which I think is like 2700 rpm or so on my machine and it seems to throw snow like a champ.

wrong maybe? my book says for rear pto 540 is 3142rpm mid pto is differant thats for a bx660. just my 2 cents:laughing:

 

[Haywire]

He's got an L3400... bigger engines run lower RPMs.

 

[TripleR]

Yes, they are different between tractors, our M8540 is 2205, our L5030 is 2660 and the BX2660 is Mid PTO 3043 AND Rear PTO 3142.

 

[CompactTractorFan]

Does bring up an interesting point, however.

Kubota states NOT to run top RPMs during break-in period, yet the pto speeds seem to require very near WOT to operate MMM and front pto driven snowblowers, two tasks that many, many folks buy a BX for in the first place.

With WOT at 3200 or 3300 and required RPM needed to functionally operate these attachments at 2900-3000, this is splitting hairs pretty finely, isn't it?

We mowed right away at 3200rpm's. WOT is about 3400-3500.

 

[bp fick]

All these stats can be mind boggling, but my point was simply that one is darn close to WOT, for all intents and purposes, when operating these PTO implements at optimal.

I also think the difference between 3200 and whatever one's particular engine might wind up to, (and I also think that varies), is pretty much insignificant. Winding 'er up to 3200 is humming!! I honestly don't know what my BX would wind to, as I never had it over 3100.

I don't see how one can both operate between 2500-2700 to assist in "break-in" when all these common implements force over 3000 RPM. Especially the guys that either mowing or blowing all the time. I dunno, I really don't. My guess? These BX engines are made to wind up, similar to a Kubota generator motor that hums along at 3500 RPM for long periods.

 

[CompactTractorFan]

All these stats can be mind boggling, but my point was simply that one is darn close to WOT, for all intents and purposes, when operating these PTO implements at optimal.

I also think the difference between 3200 and whatever one's particular engine might wind up to, (and I also think that varies), is pretty much insignificant. Winding 'er up to 3200 is humming!! I honestly don't know what my BX would wind to, as I never had it over 3100.

I don't see how one can both operate between 2500-2700 to assist in "break-in" when all these common implements force over 3000 RPM. Especially the guys that either mowing or blowing all the time. I dunno, I really don't. My guess? These BX engines are made to wind up, similar to a Kubota generator motor that hums along at 3500 RPM for long periods.

Yeah, it sure is confusing...:confused2:

 

[jbrody44]

He's got an L3400... bigger engines run lower RPMs.

yeah, I looked at the tach while getting some seat time today and the indicator is actually between 2300 and 2400 rpm on the L3400. Sorry for confusing the situation, as the thread is "bx" oriented.

 

[bp fick]

yeah, I looked at the tach while getting some seat time today and the indicator is actually between 2300 and 2400 rpm on the L3400. Sorry for confusing the situation, as the thread is "bx" oriented.

No problem. Many of us have had other tractors or have multiple tractors.
I kind of figure it this way. Dial down the RPMs a few hundred from every model you go up the Kubota line.

B series - couple hundred less on the tach. L series yet another couple hundred less and so on.

 

[Haywire]

I was walking around a B2920 at the dealer today... I better stay away from there. Split brakes, 3 range tranny.... niiiiice...

Too big to make a good lawn mower though. (Gotta keep reminding myself that 90% of the hours I put on my 2660 will be mowing)

Ian

 

[OrangeRidge]

I've been considering a B2920 ( upgradeitis :laughing: ) , and it's not too
much bigger with turf tyres . More height than anything . The brakes and
drive on the right would be a pain to operate ? Was the deck the same as
yours , but with drive-over strengthening/ quick attach . Is the seatbelt
attached to the chassis and not the seat ?