How to add hydraulics to a BX

   / How to add hydraulics to a BX #1  

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I have a friend who inherited a BX2200 that came only with a mid-mount mower (i.e. no loader, so no joystick). He has an employee who has a BX front blade and quick hitch he's willing to sell inexpensively... can anyone tell me what's necessary to add a valve block to this tractor? Would the blade take the 3-way or 4-way valve? (I assume it'd be better to get the 4-way if the price is close).

Also, he couldn't find a hydraulic pump. I assume the front-end hydraulics are run off the hydro transmission?
 
   / How to add hydraulics to a BX #2  
I have a friend who inherited a BX2200 that came only with a mid-mount mower (i.e. no loader, so no joystick). He has an employee who has a BX front blade and quick hitch he's willing to sell inexpensively... can anyone tell me what's necessary to add a valve block to this tractor? Would the blade take the 3-way or 4-way valve? (I assume it'd be better to get the 4-way if the price is close).

Also, he couldn't find a hydraulic pump. I assume the front-end hydraulics are run off the hydro transmission?

From my understanding, he would not need the 4-way for a blade, but would for a snow blower, but I agree, best to get the 4-way if possible. I would start with Kubota dealers and see if they can still procure the OEM valve as that would be the best solution depending on price. Here are some part numbers I had in an older wholegoods catalog. I don't know if the BX2200 took either of these loaders. Prices are old.

CHOOSE ONE WITH LA181 OR LA211 LOADER
BX1611* Three (3) Position Control Valve (LA181) 38 $ 481.00
BX1612* Four (4) Position Control Valve (LA181) 40 $ 565.00
Use with Front Quick Hitch Implements (Snowblowers and Front Blades)
BX2013* Three (3) Position Control Valve (LA211) 10 $ 481.00
BX2014* Four (4) Position Control Valve (LA211) 40 $ 565.00
Use with Front Quick Hitch Implements (Snowblowers and Front Blades)

Pump is inside the HST.
 
   / How to add hydraulics to a BX #3  
From my understanding, he would not need the 4-way for a blade, but would for a snow blower, but I agree, best to get the 4-way if possible. I would start with Kubota dealers and see if they can still procure the OEM valve as that would be the best solution depending on price. Here are some part numbers I had in an older wholegoods catalog. I don't know if the BX2200 took either of these loaders. Prices are old.

CHOOSE ONE WITH LA181 OR LA211 LOADER
BX1611* Three (3) Position Control Valve (LA181) 38 $ 481.00
BX1612* Four (4) Position Control Valve (LA181) 40 $ 565.00
Use with Front Quick Hitch Implements (Snowblowers and Front Blades)
BX2013* Three (3) Position Control Valve (LA211) 10 $ 481.00
BX2014* Four (4) Position Control Valve (LA211) 40 $ 565.00
Use with Front Quick Hitch Implements (Snowblowers and Front Blades)

Pump is inside the HST.

If the blade has 2 SA (single acting) cylinders, then you MUST have the 4-way valve. Price to do it with aftermarket parts will be about $350- $400, that will include the valve, hoses, QD's and fittings. The mount for the valve would need to be fabricated.
 
   / How to add hydraulics to a BX #4  
If the blade has 2 SA (single acting) cylinders, then you MUST have the 4-way valve. Price to do it with aftermarket parts will be about $350- $400, that will include the valve, hoses, QD's and fittings. The mount for the valve would need to be fabricated.



If it's the factory blade, it should have a single, double acting cylinder.
 
   / How to add hydraulics to a BX #5  
Just looked at the wholegoods list......... 4 way valve kit is approx. $640.00 which I'd assume would include the valve mount since the kit is required for the front plow or snowblower.
 

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