BX7326 remote kit BX24

[sqidget]

Well with all the speculation about the Kubota BX7326 rear remotes fitting the BX24 or 25. I really wanted to try this. I purchased a kit and went to install it. I already knew I would be fabricating lines to reroute the backhoe return and also power beyond into the tractor. I was also going to fabricate lines so the outlets were not blocking the backhoe acess when the seat was turned around. These mods were already obvious. What was not was the tractor frame is actually in the way. The bx24 has an extra trans mount, as well as bracing and such for the backhoe.

This picture shows the area where the valve would mount. The two gray painted metal tubes would have to be removed and relocated.

 

[sqidget]

This second pic is with the metal lines removed and attempting to fit the valve.

another view from the rear.

Well I had really hoped to get this kit installed and being able to use the factory handles in the correct slot, but I will have to find another way.

 

[keyman1808]

I believe that someone else had already covered the frame/sub frame interference. Sorry you wasted your time on that attempt.

 

[BotaBigot]

Yes, some of us considering mod knew there was valve/subframe interference...props to squidget for finding exact interference point(s). Subframe requires modification, question is how much, and can reinforcement(s) be made to compensate for relieved metal.

Disclaimer: This is a hypothetical discussion. No real subframe modification is being recommended.

When you tried to rotate valve body into horizontal position, looks like pressure relief cap for outer valve hit rear edge of upper subframe arm, but not outer lower subframe...true? In your opinion...if valve body could be rotated into position, would there be enough clearance between upper subframe arm rear edge and rearmost top port of outer valve? It looks close, but maybe a 45 fitting facing inward would clear. See any other potential interference points? Take any other pics? Lines for four valve ports to coupler bracket would be flexible, with coupler bracket mounted on outside of ROPS to clear rotating seat. Lower existing gray hard line would have to be modified.

 

[Jeff H]

I know this thread is old. But just curious to know did sqidet ever get that valve to fit in there? Anyone else give it a try?

 

[sqidget]

no, I never got it to fit.
I would have had to cut the subframe , drill and tap a new return to sump in the trans case to make it work. Too many mods to important pieces for my comfort level.

 

[Jeff H]

Thank you for the response and thank you for trying. Like you I was really hoping it could be made to work.