Hauling A BX23

[drcollie]

Trailer Options?

I'd not buy anymore than needed. The longer and heavier the trailer, the harder it is on your tow vehicle and to manuever. If you don't need the higher GVW, then why haul around that extra weight?

As far as getting attachments onto the trailer, put them on first using your Front End Loader (tip : Weld (or have your dealer do it) a some hooks on the back of the front bucket so you can tie off with chains loads in the bucket.). You can even buy pallet forks for the bucket if you want to spend the money on them. I routinely load my Woods Chipper (550 lb) and my core aereator (400 lb) into my F150 pickup using the FEL. Go slow, steady hand, and keep your feet outta the way.

-Duane C.

 

[paco]

I would not haul the bx23 on a single axle 5x8. You or I could do it every day and never have a problem. I personally prefer to have a tandem axle trailer to haul any thing of value. I agree with the previous post,"don"t get to much trailer" Boom it down also. I am amazed to see people who don't.

 

[HoggyB]

Thanks for your replies, everyone.

When I originally posted, what little common sense I have was telling me NOT to do it. The excitable kid in me, however, was convinced that it was a perfect fit and would fit snug as a hat in a box and look pretty neat besides.

The early reponses to my post allowed my common sense to override the excitable kid and I left the trailer at home.

I figured if necessary I could rent one somewhere near the dealer.

As it was, when I asked the salesman how much they charge for delivery, he gave me a funny look and said, "It's free."

At any rate, the tractor hasn't even been prepped (hours read 0.3 so it must be fresh out of the oven?) and their service department was closed today.

They'll bring it out on Monday!!!

Oddly, my wife was more excited after we signed the papers than I was. She said, "Now we can do all that landscaping we've been talking about."

Looks like we'll be fighting over who gets to play on the tractor...

We've been discussing various projects and I think we're going to keep "Orange Julius" pretty busy.

One thing I did today that might have been a mistake, and I'd like some advice: I purchased a 48" Gearmore rotary mower for $850(!).

This seemed like a good idea at the time as I don't want to fool around anymore with this "project" of buying equipment. I have too many real projects I need to get started on.

Did I get skinned? And is Gearmore a good brand? I asked if he had Kubota mowers and he said they are more expensive and would have to be special ordered. They supposedly order the Gearmores "by the truckload" and can therefore offer a good deal on them. Maybe I should call Monday and cancel the rotary mower?

Hog

 

[Junkman]

I know nothing about the Gearmore mower, but I do know that the 60" Kubota mower is a gem to use and cuts better than any other mower that I have ever had. It is easy to put on and take off if you learn to follow the directions. The deck is heavier on the 60" mower than the 54" or 48" machines. I have always felt that you get what you pay for. One more thing to think of is that the Kubota deck is engineered to fit the machine and you don't have to drag it around behind you because it is a Mid Mount Mower (MMM). Also, a MMM will take less space to store. Depending on the size of the lawn area will determine the need for the larger deck. A 48" deck is quite small and the 54" or 60" will get the job done a lot faster. I have seen some "used" decks on the classifieds by people that have bought them and never used them. Don't know if you ordered turf or bar tires with your tractor, but I purchased both at an additional cost of $300 for 4 extra wheels and tires. I use the turf in the summer for grass cutting and the bar when doing a lot of loader/backhoe duty. My dealer filled both sets of rear tires with beet juice and included it in the price of the machine. The extra weight is an invaluable safety tool in my opinion... Before you take final delivery, check everything and have them go through the removal & replacement of the backhoe and loader. Then while they are there, do it yourself so you will know how. If you didn't order the block heater, have them install it while they prep the machine... it is a $30 option and well worth the cost. Get some seat time in just driving it and remember to look before you back up.... never know what will be lurking behind you when you are not looking.

 

[HoggyB]

Ours has the bar tires. I doubt this thing will ever see a lawn.

I need my mower for a meadow that is far from level. Actually I'm not even sure if the tow behind mower will work down there...

How do the MMMs do in that sort of terrain? Just from looking at them, I'm assuming not too well? Aren't they made for lawns?

And how long do they take to install/remove?

Hog

 

[sandyc]

Not sure how the mmm will work in a meadow but you can mow with the unit in the high transport position. Guess that would be 5 inches high or so.
The mounting of the mmm is really easy. Slide the mower under the tractor, hook up rear lifts (two pins), attach front lifting assy (lever lock device), and coonect drive shaft for pto.
If I don't rush it takes 2-3 minutes....If I rush it takes 5 minutes!
I have the ag tires and as long as I don't drive on the lawn in the rain I am OK.

 

[Egon]

Mowing an uneven meadow with a midmount can get interesting. You may get hung up on rough spots and probably do a lot of scalping.

Clearance is an issue with midmounts and rough terrain. The wider the midmount the more clearance will be an issue.

Egon

 

[Junkman]

for meadows that are uneven and possibly have hidden rocks in them, I suggest goats or sheep. They cut evenly and fertilize as they cut. /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

 

[Bilser]

Here is a picture of "Krusty" coming home. The 6X8 trailer was strong enough but the wheels looked like they were straining. The FEL was suspended above the tailgate/loading ramp when it was raised. This gave a high centre of gravity...not good. It did sway a little. If a tire had blown I may have had a problem, I think. If I ever have to do this again I will try putting Krusty in the other way around so the FEL can be lowered over the front onto the tongue that attached to the car. If I am transporting with my ballast box (which is now full of sand), or if I am going any distance, I will certainly use a dual wheel trailer.

 

[Bilser]

Here is a different angle and hopefully better picture. I'm new at attaching pictures.