bx24 bent bucket curl piston

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timalabim

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I was pulling a big stump and must have caught the bucket under a couple of roots I was trying to scrape the dirt off of. I noticed I couldnt uncurl the bucket all the way. I checked it out and sure enough I bent the piston shaft for the bucket curl. Tractor is just about 2 years old. Any chance of warranty coverage for this type of incident? If not, how much should I expect the repair to cost?
 
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Bummer!

Do you have any pictures?

I would guess that it wouldn't be covered and that your cheapest option would be to buy a generic cylinder that meets the specs of the Kubota one.
 
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That sucks....at least it should be an easy fix beyond the cost of the cylinder.

A bit off topic...
I was moving some rocks the other day...One was under a tree with low branches... I couldn't get it with the BH thumb (it was to big) and I couldn't scoop it up with the FEL so I used the FEL bucket in front of the rock and dragged it back into the open where I could get a better angle to scoop it up. It worked and the FEL had just enough power to lift it. I wondered if pulling it backward with the bucket was a smart move as I don't think its engineered for loads from the back...any thoughts about that?
 
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#4  
yeah, sure does suck.

Anyone know the part number, price? Can't find much online for parts lookup
it is a BT601 BH Bucket Curl Cylinder
 
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Take the cylinder off. Bring it to a local hyd shop. They can buy the blank chrome rod and machine it. Definately check Kubota's price. Sometimes it is just as cost effective to buy from the dealer. I don't know what diameter your rod is, but just for an example, 40mm rod (about 1.5") is about $3 an inch. I'm going to guess that a bucket cylinder is closer to 25mm, or about 1 inch o.d. 25mm is about $2.25 per inch. Then, tack on for machining and a seal kit.
 
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thanks guys,

I knew I could count on TBN for sympathy and support.
 
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Before you buy a new one try going to the local hydraulic shop to see if it can be straightened. It sounds like a small bend, if it can be straightened I would guess that would be the cheapest option.
 
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golfbum said:
The list price for the rod from Kubota is $158.72.

Not too bad all things considering, I'd go new for that price!
 

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