BX25 - Anything you would do differently?

[Doug_Norman]

I'm about to buy a BX25, and I want to make sure I don't forget anything in the way of options etc. I already have an L3130HST, so the BX25 will be my wife's tractor (she'll let me borrow it to dig holes). My plan is to get a 60" mid mower, canopy, and rear work lights. I also want to be able to use implements besides just the backhoe.

Any advice on what I will wish I had added or not added? Also, any advice on bucket size, 8" vs 12"?

Any knowledge would be appreciated.

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

I'm about to buy a BX25, and I want to make sure I don't forget anything in the way of options etc. I already have an L3130HST, so the BX25 will be my wife's tractor (she'll let me borrow it to dig holes). My plan is to get a 60" mid mower, canopy, and rear work lights. I also want to be able to use implements besides just the backhoe.

Any advice on what I will wish I had added or not added? Also, any advice on bucket size, 8" vs 12"?

Any knowledge would be appreciated.

To have a working 3ph requires a $200 kit which has to be assembled and installed when 3ph comes off. My 3ph kit is still in the box but others say it's no big deal to assemble and install.
I'd get a 12" bucket, well I did get a 12" bucket.
Great little Tractor. Maybe get the dealer to toss in some hats and first 50hr service parts.

 

[thavil]

Any advice on what I will wish I had added or not added? Also, any advice on bucket size, 8" vs 12"?

Skid plate(s) from Brotek was a must for me. Also, anything from BXPanded is nice to own, especially the BH dolly.

 

[zoltanthegypsy]

Skid plate(s) from Brotek was a must for me. Also, anything from BXPanded is nice to own, especially the BH dolly.

+1 on the Brotek plates. I figured that out the hard way. I have both bucket sizes. Little one for irrigation ditches, big one for most everything else.

Z.

[edit] I may be the only one who's had this problem, but tall grass ate my front pinion seal, so I made a funky guard for it. So far, so good... Also modified the way the front plate mounts, so it sits closer to level on my machine. For no good reason, really.

 

[radioman]

its a good start. get 12" unless you know you plan to run hundreds of yards of trenching then get 8".

 

[rdsaustintx]

Get the hitch and something heavy enough to use as ballast.

My backhoe only gets used once/twice a year, but can't seem to live without the FEL. It gets front heavy...

 

[Doug_Norman]

So maybe I need to have the tires filled? My wife is a bit worried about tipping sideways.

 

[radioman]

liquid ballast is nice, makes it "feel" less tippy, but I gotta tell ya you can still tip over on steep angle.

 

[CompactTractorFan]

I would go with the 12" bucket. What tires are you getting? I'm sure you...uh...your wife will be happy with your new BX25!!! :thumbsup:

 

[CHDinCT]

Agree with what others have recommended. The next purchase for mine will likely be a thumb for the backhoe - not sure what make but I could have ordered a Wallenstein through my dealer if I wanted to add it to the package price. I plan to move a lot of rock using the BH.