BX23 wishlist: Cruise control, toolbox.

[Bill_BX23]

How does the cruise control work on the BX2230?
And is it something that could be done on the BX23? I'm taking my BX23 to the dealer tomorrow to have the mower deck installed (finally came in on Friday), as well as the high output alternator and an engine block heater.

Since one the of main chores is cutting grass, cruise control would be nice. Also, while playing with the BX23 this week (9.9 hours on the clock) I've decided a tool box would be nice - at least to carry a couple of wrenches and some extra pins. I lost of one of the 3PH connecting pins while tilling and had to go hunt one in the garage. Wrenches would be handy for adjusting lift arms, etc.

Bill.
Euharlee, Georgia

 

[Junkman]

The cruise control can be added, but you have to relocate the seat belt from the slot on the fender. Don't know if your dealer will do this for you, because he might not want to mess with making a modification to any safety device such as a seat belt. As for the tool box, can't help you with that one... I never am that far from the garage, that I can't go back to get what I need. Besides, it is always a good reason to pick up a cold one... or a hot one, depending on your personal preference.

 

[Bill_BX23]

Are you talking about the right fender? I don't know why they put the seat belt "socket" in that slot anyway. Why not have it sitting just inside the slot area like the belt and re-tractor on the left. Besides, where does the seatbelt go on the BX2230?

I'd say I'd look at a BX2230 when I go to the dealer tomorrow, but they don't have any BXs on the lot. They had one BX23 which they sold 5 days before I was ready to buy, so I had to order one and it took a month to get it.

 

[Av8r3400]

Seat Belt

Here you go! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[Volfandt]

A couple suggestion's re. a tool box for the BX....

BX23 tool box project
Volfandt

 

[Junkman]

The seat belt goes in that slot because it will get damaged when you spin the seat for backhoe use if you are not careful. Putting it in the slot gets it out of the way while swinging the seat....

 

[Allen2]

Is there a kit for adding the cruise control lever to the BX23 or do you have to order a replacement handle for one of the other BX models? I thought my dealer mentioned something about adding cruise control but now I don't remember. I noticed that the other BX models had it.
Allen

 

[Junkman]

It comes standard on the BX1830/2230. A retro fit kit is available for the BX1800/2200. No kit is available for the BX22/23 because of the seat belt relocation would effect the safety of the tractor when used with the backhoe, and if Kubota made this modification, they would be liable for the consequences. If you make the modification yourself, then you are responsible for the consequences of your modification, not Kubota. If you feel that you can live with the responsibility of this modification, then order the kit and install it yourself. This is just like drilling the ROPS, some people aren't worried about the liability issue and drill holes, others are and make no modifications to the ROPS.

 

[Bill_BX23]

I swear I searched the forums for "BX23 toolbox" and didn't come up with the discussion you linked to above.

After I heard "Cruise Control Kit" I did some checking and found that there is a kit available for $78. It is listed as "Cruise Control Kit for BX1500, BX1800, and BX2200 only" and is a "dealer installed option".

I looked at a BX2200 sitting in the dealer's service area to see where the seat belt latch was located. I'll have to see if it can be re-rerouted to be safely used with the BX23 seat in both positions.

I just picked up my BX23 from the dealer after they installed the 60" MMM and the high output alternator. I had to ask where the original alternator was. The old guy who did the work had already stuck it out of sight in a drawer ( I wonder where that thing would have ended up...he didn't seem the ebay type). They were also supposed to install an engine block heater, but at 3:00 pm, and they were just finishing up the mower, I told them to hold off on the heater until fall - I wanted to take my baby back home.

Bill.

 

[HomeBrew2]

Well, maybe try searching for BX + tool ... who knows /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
While you're searching ... I have: the saddle toolbox on the left rear fender, the mono-bolt-cowl toolbox above the gauges, the ROPS-area-hinged flatbed carrier, and the over-the-hood hinged 20"x30" catch-all storage area. I think about all you've missed on this thread is the excellent, cheap, easy, canvas ladder-caddy that lays perfectly over the back of the seat.
Cheers!
PS, if you figger out a way to get that cruise control, you've got to clue us in!!!
Cheers!