Finally getting a BX25D

[dragoneggs]

Great, I don't even have the tractor yet and am already thinking I need the skid plate, some lighting, and at least the tooth bar (especially after looking at videos online on how much more bite the FEL has with one of those on). I'd also love to get that mechanical thumb for the BH and a 3PH log splitter that I can run off the tractor's hydraulics. I've got around $1-2K left for all of this. Here's to hoping I can find room for all that in the budget. Thanks for the advice. It is nice to not have to buy something and wonder if it will be a good purchase since there are so many others that have the experience to share with me.

Well I have to say the Piranha Tooth Bar is awesome and well worth it if you plan to do much digging. Night and day difference. The thumb is nice and I have used it a few times and it works well but you do have to get off and adjust it for the round or rock or whatever. I am holding out for a hydraulic thumb. Here is a pic of my digging with the PTB.

 

[scaredychicken]

good purchase - this BX23 is in slightly "used" condition... only 2400 hrs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExHGQPcdSV0

oh the inspiration, this youtube video is too funny not to share - mostly original parts enjoy

(your BX25D will be much nicer)

 

[Cherokee140]

good purchase - this BX23 is in slightly "used" condition... only 2400 hrs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExHGQPcdSV0

oh the inspiration, this youtube video is too funny not to share - mostly original parts enjoy

(your BX25D will be much nicer)

I don't think it could be rougher....wow...rode hard and put away wet.

If it was me I would look for a splitter that ran off the tractors power....one more engine is one more engine you have to take care of. That splitter pictured in the thread looked like a nice setup....very KISS and looks like it just flat works perfect.

By the way...you do know you have to post photos when it gets here....that is a rule...otherwise you have to buy us all a beer....I don't drink so I would rather see the photos.

 

[macguyver13]

Wow, that tractor in the video looks completely beat up. I'd love to have seen some of that damage happening. How many nuts/bolts can you replace on one tractor? Wonder if they broke, or got lost.

As for mine, pics will come for sure. I'm waiting by my phone all week waiting for the dealer to call and schedule the delivery. I also don't drink, so I'll make sure to post the pictures.

 

[macguyver13]

Dang it. I just got the call from my dealer and he said the tractor won't be ready for delivery until Monday morning. I was hoping to use it this weekend. Nothing pressing, just excited to have it. I'll probably have an update on Monday with pics.

 

[rkeith]

Congrats and :welcome:

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

Point to ponder. Since you will have a BH for digging the toothbar for digging shouldn't be a priority. The BX25 has a better skid plate from the factory than the other model BXs and I've never bought a skid plate but I don't do a lot of work in the woods. Also the fan can (has been for some) still be killed with the skid plate.
Get the tractor before you start adding parts except for jobs that you for sure know your going to do.
The RatchetRake will clear briars and small seedlings but excels in leveling out the dirt for reseeding which the toothbars doesn't do very well. My RatchetRake is one of my most essential tools since I mostly do home landscaping. Had a toothbar before and it was of little to no value to me with the jobs (home hillside landscaping) that I do.
Get stuff YOU need and will use, not stuff others have bought (yes, even me) that was the greatest thing since sliced bread for THEM and THEIR projects. I've bought several Kubotas (17) and many, many implements as my desires, needs and wants have changed over the years. Have sold most of my bought implements but my needs have changed as I've tackled many projects and finished many of them.

 

[Cherokee140]

Very good advice. I actually have both tooth bars and love them both. I am rebuilding a back stop (if it ever stops raining) and doing that with just the backhoe would take forever...the PTB is a dream come true...for me and this one job.

Everyone's needs are different....even the same kind of job is different from person to person. We could all have the same machine with a pile of "toys" to do a given task with and I bet there would be as many different ways as there are people to do the same job.

Get the machine and play with it a little...it might take a day...it might take a week, then go back and review the videos of the different attachments. Go from there. As far as the armor goes you will know after using the machine if it is worth it to you. Keep your eyes open and you will see this or that try to sneak under the machine....if that happens enough to bother YOU then think about armor.

 

[macguyver13]

Thanks for the advice all. I'm not usually the type to just get what everyone else has just to have it, but I also see value in things that have proven useful to lots of other people too. I'm going to wait until I actually have the tractor to see how I like using it as is first. Then I'll likely order a few things to make it optimal for my intended usage. Again, thanks for the words of wisdom. It's nice to not have to figure everything out on your own.

 

[Mowbizz]

Thanks for the advice all. I'm not usually the type to just get what everyone else has just to have it, but I also see value in things that have proven useful to lots of other people too. I'm going to wait until I actually have the tractor to see how I like using it as is first. Then I'll likely order a few things to make it optimal for my intended usage. Again, thanks for the words of wisdom. It's nice to not have to figure everything out on your own.

Congrats on a great little powerhouse from another new BX25D owner...I'm building a garage and the slab contractor was at my place today to set the forms...I tore down a shed and leveled the area for the slab with my BX and it was really a pleasure to use...today when the slab guy was having trouble digging a footing with his hand shovel, he asked if I could help him out with the Kubota...I drove over to the side he was digging and with several scoops with the FEL his trenches for the footing were done.
He was smiling as he directed me from in front of the loader giving me signals when to dig, scoop and lift the spoils outside the trench...what fun! He was quite, impressed with the little tractor's power...you're going to love it!