grass catcher for bx1500
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Av8r3400
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I have one for my BX2230. It is an <font color="red"> EXCELLENT </font> piece of equipment that I have never had any problems with. Yes, they are expensive, but it fits the tractor correctly, functions very well and (if needed) parts are available from the dealer.
Why re-invent the wheel with an aftermarket unit?
Why re-invent the wheel with an aftermarket unit?
Tom_H
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This Swisher self-powered tow behind from Northern Tool might be a possibility.
That design flaw would only affect you if you took the unit apart and tried to put it back together, and also would only affect you if the same old overused, worn-out tap had been used to thread the holes where the gearbox attaches to the driveline housing. The one disadvantage to the BX grass catcher is the fixed top link. Since it doesn't pivot, it can be a pain to get the top link pin in and out of the hole.
That design flaw would only affect you if you took the unit apart and tried to put it back together, and also would only affect you if the same old overused, worn-out tap had been used to thread the holes where the gearbox attaches to the driveline housing. The one disadvantage to the BX grass catcher is the fixed top link. Since it doesn't pivot, it can be a pain to get the top link pin in and out of the hole.
dholly
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Well, a few years back I got so tired of trying to blow the leaves back into the woods I bought one of those aftermarket powered tow behinds out of frustration. I looked at the Swisher and a few others but was concerned the 5 HP just wasn't enough to pick up thick, wet leaves - or the soft sides wouldn't last long, etc. So in the end I ponied up $999 on sale for the Agri Fab Mow-N-Vac 8 HP Chipper/Shredder from Northern Tool.
Let me just say that I really had a hard time laying out that kind of dough, but in about two hours I realized I would never fear fall clean-up again. In fact, I absolutely would not want to be without one again. I used it with a JD GT275 48" deck for the past few years and it works amazingly well. Holds an incredible amount of shredded grass, leaves, tennis balls, dog bones, you name it. Even had a lost trailer ball nut go thru it! Will suck a years worth of pine cones and wet needles right out of the thatch in one pass set at 2-1/2" height. I had the grass catcher bags on the JD for a while, but it meant WAAAy too many trips out to the compost pile to empty. This thing is a real time saver. Lots of capacity, it goes and goes and all the shredded matter is about fingernail sized small! Haven't used the chipper much 'cause we get trailer loads of free mulch from the town highway dept., but it will handle notably larger diameter than the typical garden store chipper. The heavy, heavy duty blades are very apparent when you go to pull start it!
Just in case you can't tell, I don't ever see myself going back to a low capacity rear bagger system. I do see that the price is up a fair amount from what I paid, so my only advice is don't cheap out on the higher HP models. In the end, HP is what makes you happy!
Let me just say that I really had a hard time laying out that kind of dough, but in about two hours I realized I would never fear fall clean-up again. In fact, I absolutely would not want to be without one again. I used it with a JD GT275 48" deck for the past few years and it works amazingly well. Holds an incredible amount of shredded grass, leaves, tennis balls, dog bones, you name it. Even had a lost trailer ball nut go thru it! Will suck a years worth of pine cones and wet needles right out of the thatch in one pass set at 2-1/2" height. I had the grass catcher bags on the JD for a while, but it meant WAAAy too many trips out to the compost pile to empty. This thing is a real time saver. Lots of capacity, it goes and goes and all the shredded matter is about fingernail sized small! Haven't used the chipper much 'cause we get trailer loads of free mulch from the town highway dept., but it will handle notably larger diameter than the typical garden store chipper. The heavy, heavy duty blades are very apparent when you go to pull start it!
Just in case you can't tell, I don't ever see myself going back to a low capacity rear bagger system. I do see that the price is up a fair amount from what I paid, so my only advice is don't cheap out on the higher HP models. In the end, HP is what makes you happy!
Av8r3400
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Bagger Install
Here's the solution for the top link "problem". Since I've gotten a technique for the install, it hasn't been a problem.
Yes, the capacity is not as much as a tow behind, but it works fine for me. Plus, there's no pony motor to fuel (with a different type of fuel) and maintain. I don't mow professionally, just for my own enjoyment, so time or trips to the pile is not an issue for me.
edit: I can't spell! /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif
Here's the solution for the top link "problem". Since I've gotten a technique for the install, it hasn't been a problem.
Yes, the capacity is not as much as a tow behind, but it works fine for me. Plus, there's no pony motor to fuel (with a different type of fuel) and maintain. I don't mow professionally, just for my own enjoyment, so time or trips to the pile is not an issue for me.
edit: I can't spell! /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif
Tom_H
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I would have listed the Agri-Fab, but Northern isn't currently showing it as available on their site.
Tom_H
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Hey, great job putting that page together. ' wish I'd had this info 5 years ago when I was using mine. That pin would get jammed in so tightly that removal required using a narrower pin and sledge hammer from the opposite side. Thanks for posting this. I'm sure it will be invaluable to many folks.