Cut with BX-2200 first time today. Impressions

bp fick · Oct 8, 2010

See both here:
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kubota-owning-operating/169691-gray-bx25-grille-guard-am.html

milkman · Oct 8, 2010

Builder said:
Anything you guys have done to your BX's to make them better?
There's no way to set the rear tires wider, right?

One of the first things I did to make mine better was to get rid of the turnbuckles on the TPH and put on the telescoping stabilizers, then after breaking the blades off the hydro fan, I made a plate to hang on any time the MMM is off. I also added an oil gauge and voltmeter. Dual wheels to use in the woods on a hillside. The beast is now 9yrs.old and would have to look it over to make a complete list.

NY_Yankees_Fan · Oct 8, 2010

"There's also an unused wire with a connector under the hood. Anyone know what it's for?"

Nothing! it serves no purpose. I understand from reading posts that the same wire harness is used on several tractors and the connector is used by others BUT not the BX2200.

Builder · Oct 8, 2010

NY_Yankees_Fan said:
"There's also an unused wire with a connector under the hood. Anyone know what it's for?"

Nothing! it serves no purpose. I understand from reading posts that the same wire harness is used on several tractors and the connector is used by others BUT not the BX2200.

That's what I was leaning towards as well.

CHDinCT · Oct 8, 2010

The rear connector was hot on mine with the ignition on. In other words, I had to put a switch between the plugs and the light, oh, and a fuse just in case.

Builder · Oct 8, 2010

bp fick said:
See both here:
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kubota-owning-operating/169691-gray-bx25-grille-guard-am.html

So IIUC, I can get a Kubota orange one on fleabay for under $100?

The orange one also includes a weight bracket?

Builder · Oct 8, 2010

Does anyone know of a way to get a decent sized toolbox on the BX somewhere? Really need to carry fence pliers, cell phone, maybe a gatorade jug.

Anyone fab one up or does Kubota offer something?

milkman · Oct 8, 2010

I use a small toolbox that I got at Sears, pop riveted it to the sheet metal.

Builder · Oct 8, 2010

Almost seems like a large wire basket that hooks to the 3pt arms, like a sort of "carry-all" would be nice. I have a lot of low branches to prune. What would be awesome is a way to carry my Stihl power pruner, but I think it would stick out and get clobbered by a branch.

aczlan · Oct 8, 2010

Builder said:
Almost seems like a large wire basket that hooks to the 3pt arms, like a sort of "carry-all" would be nice. I have a lot of low branches to prune. What would be awesome is a way to carry my Stihl power pruner, but I think it would stick out and get clobbered by a branch.

If your BX lifts the deck with the 3 point arms, you may not want that. We have to watch the height of the 3 point arms on our B7500 or they can drag in the dirt.
The BX2660 doesn't have that problem as we removed the arms the day it came home.

Aaron Z

CHDinCT · Oct 9, 2010

If you don't want the 3PH arms to move up and down with the deck, you can pin the vertical lift rods to the ears sticking out from the frame - that's what they're for.

TripleR · Oct 9, 2010

CHDinCT said:
If you don't want the 3PH arms to move up and down with the deck, you can pin the vertical lift rods to the ears sticking out from the frame - that's what they're for.

I don't remember my BX2200 having those. My BX2660 does though.

Builder · Oct 9, 2010

CHDinCT said:
If you don't want the 3PH arms to move up and down with the deck, you can pin the vertical lift rods to the ears sticking out from the frame - that's what they're for.

That would be great if it's on the BX2200.

milkman · Oct 9, 2010

Builder said:
That would be great if it's on the BX2200.

The tab on the BX2200 is circled in white, there's one on each side.

Builder · Oct 9, 2010

Thanks! :thumbsup:

radioman · Oct 9, 2010

Builder said:
Does anyone know of a way to get a decent sized toolbox on the BX somewhere? Really need to carry fence pliers, cell phone, maybe a gatorade jug.

Anyone fab one up or does Kubota offer something?

perhaps you could look at this thread for ideas?

Tom_H · Oct 9, 2010

Builder said:
Does anyone know of a way to get a decent sized toolbox on the BX somewhere? Really need to carry fence pliers, cell phone, maybe a gatorade jug.

Anyone fab one up or does Kubota offer something?