So I bought a 2001 BX2200 with 60"mmm and hydro lift plow. I'm interested in finding out my options for adding an FEL. The FEL I have seen mostly on BX2200s are a one piece unit with the controls mounted on the right leg of the FEL and they come off when the FEL is taken off. My tractor has a riser leg that looks like the leg of an FEL on the right side with a joystick and a sticker explaining the FEL controls. Any idea what make/model FEL this would go with? It would be great to not have to change the hydraulics control when going from plow to loader.
BX2200 FEL
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gwdixon
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We are going to need a photo to give a reasonable answer.
The FEL that fits from Kubota is a LA 211. Maybe your tractor had a FEL and you have the subframe without the bucket, arms, etc. It could be a third party FEL.
Not sure what a "hydro lift plow" is either. Is it attached to the 3PH? The FEL controls and the 3PH controls are different.
That is why photos are needed.
The FEL that fits from Kubota is a LA 211. Maybe your tractor had a FEL and you have the subframe without the bucket, arms, etc. It could be a third party FEL.
Not sure what a "hydro lift plow" is either. Is it attached to the 3PH? The FEL controls and the 3PH controls are different.
That is why photos are needed.
OrangeBeast
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Ah A BX2015, very likly that is did have at LA211 fel at one time. You may just need to find the subframe and loader less the hydro controls. Hard to say if you can even find one tho.
gwdixon
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I think I get it now.
The hydraulic plumbing for the joystick is attached to the hydraulic cylinder of the plow. The "up/down" of the joystick controls the plow while the "curl/dump" does nothing (or the other way round). The unused plugged outlets is another hint that the levers are for a FEL.
I'll go with OrangeBeast in that the FEL was removed (or never there) and the hydraulics then attached to control the plow. Does the other side of the tractor have a post or frame where a FEL might have been attached?
You are right that the LA211 has the levers attached to the FEL and comes off when unmounted.
Best guess: Someone found a hydraulic control and mount that would fit the tractor, bolted it on, and used it to control the plow.
There is no way a LA211 FEL will fit onto that tractor. You might be able to move the plow controls to a fender or elsewhere and get by.
The hydraulic plumbing for the joystick is attached to the hydraulic cylinder of the plow. The "up/down" of the joystick controls the plow while the "curl/dump" does nothing (or the other way round). The unused plugged outlets is another hint that the levers are for a FEL.
I'll go with OrangeBeast in that the FEL was removed (or never there) and the hydraulics then attached to control the plow. Does the other side of the tractor have a post or frame where a FEL might have been attached?
You are right that the LA211 has the levers attached to the FEL and comes off when unmounted.
Best guess: Someone found a hydraulic control and mount that would fit the tractor, bolted it on, and used it to control the plow.
There is no way a LA211 FEL will fit onto that tractor. You might be able to move the plow controls to a fender or elsewhere and get by.
OrangeBeast
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Oops actualy did some checking and its for an LA181.
I have the 60" plow with power angle and up/down. Thursday I actualy just got a used BX2018 hydraulic control and mount from my local dealer that had scraped a BX1800 many years ago for 50 bucks and got new hoses for quick connecting it to the BX22 and next week I am going to mod it so it will rest in my LA211 mount. Getting tired of taking the mount arm off my LA211 to use the plow! Have to do a post about my BX22 when I am done!
