BX25D. Mod #1 and continued.

[rbarker]

Ok. I know you guys got to be getting tired of this thread by now! You just have to be but I'll still ask the question, do you guys want to see the totally worthless mod I'm just about to complete? If you do you got to promise you won't laugh at me you can laugh with me though :laughing:

Somehow I find it hard to believe that anything you do could be totally worthless.

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[BX Dan]

Hi Paul this has been an AWESOME thread, I wish you were my neighbor! I have a MOD request for your BX, a parking brake indicator light, you did it on your other Kubouta. Today I did something I though I could never do, jumped off by BX left it running so I put the brake on, yup I forgot after getting back on and mowed for an hour or so before I realized I left the brake on. Everything seems to be okay don't know what damage that could have caused, I hope none. I know I'm not the only on that has done that one. The second thing I thought was what would Paul do for a parking brake light. Thanks for all your other great ideas, Dan.

 

[4shorts]

...and no promises about not laughing. :laughing: (see? It happened already)

OK then. Uploading the photo's now.

Somehow I find it hard to believe that anything you do could be totally worthless.

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Ya this ones the worthless one but I wanted to do it for the cool factor. It will be up shortly.

Hi Paul this has been an AWESOME thread, I wish you were my neighbor! I have a MOD request for your BX, a parking brake indicator light, you did it on your other Kubouta. Today I did something I though I could never do, jumped off by BX left it running so I put the brake on, yup I forgot after getting back on and mowed for an hour or so before I realized I left the brake on. Everything seems to be okay don't know what damage that could have caused, I hope none. I know I'm not the only on that has done that one. The second thing I thought was what would Paul do for a parking brake light. Thanks for all your other great ideas, Dan.

Hey Dan glad you enjoying the thread. I figured the moderators would have me booted off by now posting all these photo's Anyways, Sorry to hear about your mishap. That's happened to all of us and that's why I did the mod on the 5740 and I'm happy to report I never went with the brake on since. If your tractor feels good now after that you'll be OK.
I wonder if an alarm on a BX be better than a light? On a sunny day would a light be seen? Just thinking out loud here. Anyone got any suggestions on which is better on a tractor. A light or an alarm or both? Maybe I'll make that the next mod and I'll detail the steps for you.
Might take until next week to do it. I need to round up some parts. Nice Mustang in your avatar. I have a weakness for those cars :thumbsup:

 

[4shorts]

Well my 4240 had them. The 5740 got them so the BX do now as well. Yes it's been done before but I don't care. I wanted to see them on the little fellow. Now he looks like his dad.
They started out a John Deere fenders and ended up something else. Made it out of left over 1/8th plate and 1 flat bar and it's strong.
Now for those who just might want to copy this design please keep in mind that I have Bro-Tek wheel spacers on my tractor so without wheel spacers it would be a totally different design. I know the machine won't go fast enough to flick mud off the tires. I know some might not like it but cool with that. Heck, I'm the first one to call this mod worthless but Cool

 

[4shorts]

The finished look!

 

[farmgirl19]

Ok. I know you guys got to be getting tired of this thread by now! You just have to be but I'll still ask the question, do you guys want to see the totally worthless mod I'm just about to complete? If you do you got to promise you won't laugh at me you can laugh with me though :laughing:

Well, if the "guys" are getting bored, this girl is NOT!

And there must be something about the 3 AM time. I think that is when best solutions come. Go figure!

 

[farmgirl19]

Yes, TOTALLY cool, 4shorts! And sort of neat you have a little Deere in ya now too! :laughing:

 

[aczlan]

I know the machine won't go fast enough to flick mud off the tires.

I dont know about that, Our BX2660 will go fast enough to sling mud and slop off of the front tires...
Looks great (as usual).

Aaron Z

 

[ericdube]

The tractor turned out really awesome.. Although, I still think you're missing a few options!

Here's a couple more really cool BX modifications that I'm sure you could definitely perfect with your skills:

* Front Fenders

* Hydraulic Backhoe Thumb

* Bucket Grapple

(Just mentioning it in case you're bored! )

I thought about fenders but decided against it because in a wooded environment they would be easily damaged especially with such small wheels as on the BX. If I get really bored later on I may design a set of flexible front fenders anyway plus a set of rear fender extensions.

The Bucket grapple is out for me due to the extra weight it adds to the FEL and the effect it has on the lifting capacity. I have pondered building one out of aluminum though and that would possibly work.

The hydraulic thumb is a definite possibility. I haven't used the mechanical thumb yet so I'll decide after I put some time on the machine.

I have a few more mods to do with the machine but the shop is gone crazy busy and I just don't have the time to dedicate to them at the moment but I'll eventually get back at it. Thanks for the links. Much appreciated.

I just *knew* it! :thumbsup: Great job with the fenders they look like they came from the factory!

Although, I'm still waiting to see what you come up for a hydraulic backhoe thumb!

All kidding aside, you have amazing fabrication skills. It's very humbling to see your work and how nice it comes out. Thanks for sharing it with everyone on the forum. I'm sure I speak for most folks here in saying that I'm always looking forward to see what you come up with next for your BX!

 

[Kubotafan]

They started out a John Deere fenders and ended up something else.

Not every set of John Deere flaps is lucky enough to ride around on a Kubota!!!!