BX2200 3pt hitch question

lagrange11 · Jul 29, 2001

I Just got my BX2200 and noticed when I had my box blade on for extra weight, as I was doing front end loader work, the box blade would drop very slowly even though I didn't move the lever to drop the 3PH. Is this to be expected or something I need to have checked out? The box blade is 60 inches wide but not extremely heavy.

Anonymous Poster · Jul 29, 2001

I have only had my BX2200 a week now and I am sure someone who knows will reply to you. I think they will leak down over time but will let someone answer for sure. I am going to get a blade and was either goint to get a 48" or 60"
I just wondered if the 60 was to heavy or bulky for the 2200?

Bird · Jul 29, 2001

lagrange11, I guess it might depend to some extent on how fast it drops, but it sounds to me like you need to send it back to the dealer for a minor repair.

Bird

lagrange11 · Jul 29, 2001

the 60" box blade I have is not as heavy as a lot of the name brands, it's just the blade they carry in stock at central tractor or any other discount tractor supply house, but it seems to do a nice job and I haven't noticed it being too much for the tractor.

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woodstock · Jul 29, 2001

Can you post a picture?

Winnipeg, Manitoba

2001 BX2200 (20 hrs) All Kubota FEL,Tiller, box blade, blower w/elec shute, 60 mid mt deck, Ag tires.
Grey market B7000 w/Tiller (120 hrs)

NYTrainer · Jul 29, 2001

Although the 60" box may work well as ballast I believe it's too big for grading. The amount of dirt, with the box filled, would probably bog down most machines in this weight category. Notice I didn't say power ;-)

I bet it makes a nice dozer for backfilling as I use mine (48" Land Pride)that way alot and the BX2200 could handle that extra width.
As far as the leakdown is concerned I wonder if you may be hitting the lever as I have often done while using the FEL for moving mounds of dirt. You may want to try the knob under your right leg (as viewed from the seat while operating) and set it all the way in. If your using the box for grading you will have to back it off as the 3 pt will take forever to come down.
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TresCrows · Jul 30, 2001

NYT, you are exactly correct in my limited experience. Even the 48 inch can stop the BX cold when it loads with soil in heavy clay. Traction is insufficient to pull the blade forward and the wheels just spin even with the differential locked. Of course I notice the same thing happening with larger tractors and I figure it is operator experience playing a part here. Nonetheless, a 60 inch boxblade is to big for a BX--my opinion--you will be happier with a light 48 inch (250 to 300 lbs--B7548) or a 42/44 inch size (300 hundred pounds or so--B7510 or 7542? ). Where do you get such blades--well Kubota makes them but they are expensive. When I get a 2410 (I did not say that really--forget I ever said that--you guys are a bad influence /w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif ) I would if I had such a tractor still use my Kubota 48 inch boxblade with it because there would then be plenty of traction and power for even the heavy clay--well maybe not. J

lagrange11 · Jul 30, 2001

You are right, when the blade is full of dirt it will bog down the tractor, in that case I raise the blade slightly and continue dragging, this works for me and may not be what everyone needs. I had this blade before I bought my BX2200 and if I were to buy a new blade it would definitely be the size recommended by Kabota.

Mike_Dumond · Jul 30, 2001

I thought I'd check with a heavy equipment dealer down the road, just for my peace of mind. They told me that all hydraulics have creep, some more than others, and especially if you have a heavy implement on it. 99.99% of the creep is through the valve body, and unless it is really bad, don't mess with it. Best way to tell, is to compare with a comparible setup. If you got a 4 year old machine with 400 hours, with a box blade on, then don't compare to a 6 week old machine, with 6 hours and a small grader blade. Remember, apples to apples. If you do have considerable creep, with no leaking from the cylinders, consider having the valve body redone. Ne rings, hone the body itself. And check your fluid and filters, small metal shavings will mess up your valve body. Remember, keep the greasy side down.