BXpanded products

[sailnseagulls]

I thought I would share my experience with the new company mentioned here on TBN, BXpanded.
Last week, I contacted Harry at BXpanded about products they offer for the BX series tractors. He immediatly sent me an email with more detailed info. I decided to order the removable bucket hooks and seat back pouch. Harry promised that it would be sent out on Tuesday and he did send an email confirming that the package was sent. It arrived on Thursday by USPS priority mail.
I was very pleased with the quality of the bucket hooks. It is obvious that a lot of thought went into their design. The welds are clean and they are painted Kubota orange. They take seconds to mount and snap into place. I can take them off in seconds to put my grapple on. I have not put them through any tests yet, but I can say that they seem very secure.
The seat back bag is also quality. It came with the bolts to fasten it to the armrest holes in the back of the seat. It is made of a black nylon material and zips at the top. I think it will be great for gloves, sunglasses, cell phone, etc.
Also, to show what kind of person Harry at BXpanded is, he sent a note with the package explaining he overestimated the shipping charge which was $12.95, and returned three dollars cash inside the seat back bag!
So, for other TBN members thinking about ordering from BXpanded, I give them a "thumbs-up".

Larry

 

[thavil]

I second what sailnseagulls said about Harry and BXpanded. I ordered the backhoe dolly, seat pouch and bucket hooks last Friday and they arrived yesterday just as promissed. I put the two bucket hooks and pouch on in minutes and then put the wheels onto the backhoe dolly. I played with the dolly for a few minutes and had it mastered in no time. For anyone that has any reservations about removing their backhoe, I highly recommend the dolly.

 

[CHDinCT]

Hey, question for Bxpanded if he's lurking. Do the pallet forks fit the BX1850? It's not listed as available for the 1850, but I don't see why not since the bucket design is the same as the BX2350 I'm pretty sure.

 

[BXpanded]

Hey, question for Bxpanded if he's lurking. Do the pallet forks fit the BX1850? It's not listed as available for the 1850, but I don't see why not since the bucket design is the same as the BX2350 I'm pretty sure.

CHD, I think they will but the 1850 uses a bucket with just a bit less depth. To bluntly answer your question; I'm not sure, and I haven't been able to locate a BX1850 locally to confirm. Any owners in the Charlotte, NC area?

 

[actionaj]

How do the bucket hooks mount? Is it a cam lock? What is the rod that is bent into a V for? The pictures on the web site are not real clear on how they are clamped to the bucket lip. If it is a cam style lock what keeps it from comming loose? Better pic.s would help.
The seat mounted bag has to be the best ideal I have seen for a BX tool box I will have to order one of them.

 

[BXpanded]

Actionaj,
Tried to answer earlier but the server went down.

It is rather like an overcenter camming lock. The "V" shape is the handle you push down to lock the mechanism.
Hopefully we'll have some installation videos online soon.

 

[actionaj]

That has to be the best idea yet for bucket hooks I bet there are a lot of guys wishing they hadn't welded thier hooks on.

 

[kennyd]

I bet there are a lot of guys wishing they hadn't welded thier hooks on.

Why?
The only regret I have ever heard is they where sorry they did not do it sooner.

 

[BlacknTan]

I hope these buckethooks soon become available for the B-7800..

This is a great idea and well thought out!

BXpanded.com

 

[vrman]

Awww. It doesn't look like there is anything for my BX23. Dang, I really liked the look of those hooks and brush forks!