Implements for BX

[woodstock]

Re: 5 HP chipper?

What do you guys think of hooking up the chipper using a trailer hitch instead of the 3ph?
This would make the conversion easier.
Obviously we would have to make sure it was substantually aligned prior to engaging the PTO, which means it wouldn't be idiot proof.
This would make the conversion substantially cheaper.
Mine is on wheels already.

Winnipeg, Manitoba

2001 BX2200 (15 hrs) All Kubota FEL,Tiller, box blade, blower w/elec shute, 60 mid mt deck, Ag tires.
Grey market B7000 w/Tiller (120 hrs)
1984 JD 316 after 687 hrs.

 

[rwdunky]

Re: 5 HP chipper?

woodstock

My problem was I had an aerator that would not drop down low enough for the tines to sink into the ground fully. The solution I came up with was to drill more holes in the left and right lower links. First I had to remove both rear wheels and I then removed both lower links. I then drilled two extra holes horizontaly foward of the hole that is already there. first hole at 2 3/4 inches, second hole at 5 1/2 inches foward of orginal hole. I did this on both left and right lower links. When you install lifting links to these new holes it allows lower links to drop further down. If I did it over again would only drill extra holes at 5 1/2 inches, never use center hole. CAUTION WHEN USING NEW HOLES IN LOWER LINKS YOU MUST ADJUST HYDRAULIC CONTROL LEVER SO THAT LIFTING RODS DO NOT HIT SHIELD AROUND REAR PTO SHAFT WHEN RAISING LOWER LINKS. I had to replace a part on right lifting rod because it bent when it hit shield. Hope you understand what I did, if not I will try to explain it better if needed.

 

[woodstock]

Re: 5 HP chipper?

rwdunky
Sounds like a good solution.
Do you think you've weakened anything by doing this?
What dimension could you use to prevent the contact problem?

Winnipeg, Manitoba

2001 BX2200 (15 hrs) All Kubota FEL,Tiller, box blade, blower w/elec shute, 60 mid mt deck, Ag tires.
Grey market B7000 w/Tiller (120 hrs)
1984 JD 316 after 687 hrs.

 

[rwdunky]

Re: 5 HP chipper?

WOODSTOCK

I do not think i weakened anything by drilling extra holes. I thingk my B7100 had extra holes in lower links already. As for lifting rods hitting pto shield I do not know what dimension would avoid this. I needed about 7 inches more down travel from lower links so aerator would dig into soil and i got this by drilling hole 5 1/2 inches foward from origional hole.

<P ID="edit"><FONT SIZE=-1>Edited by rwdunky on 07/11/01 07:03 PM (server time).</FONT></P>

 

[r0GuE]

Re: 5 HP chipper?

Have you guys seen the Landpride aerators? They look VERY substantial based on weight. I would like one very much. I know some of these are not "core" aerators, meaning they poke holes but do no remove cores but rather compress. They are not as good (I have heard).

Rogue

 

[RPM]

Re: 5 HP chipper?

Have been researching the aerators a bit after having to break ground with a pickaxe in order to install a playset for the kids (a lot of work). I found an interesting article that suggests aeration is 'in the mind' ...

http://www.noble.org/ag/Soils/SoilAeration/Index.htm

... and also a couple on an aerator design I hadn't seen before:

http://www.powellmfg.com/aerator.html

and

http://www.ssbtractor.com/page9.html

None of them are cheap though.

 

[Anonymous Poster]

Re: 5 HP chipper?

The Landpride aerator is a "core" aerator. I got a quote from Carver for the 48" model (smallest model) for $1350. Not cheap, but looks like it's made better than most others I've seen.

 

[Bird]

Re: 5 HP chipper?

Woodstock, since you never did tell me how to convert that old 5hp chipper/shredder I've got, I just came in from putting a new carburetor, air filters, and spark plug in it./w3tcompact/icons/frown.gif Guess I'll just keep running that old Briggs & Stratton. It even started on the first pull of the rope./w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif Will wonders never cease?/w3tcompact/icons/laugh.gif

Bird

 

[woodstock]

Re: 5 HP chipper?

Bird, mine starts the first pull. What you forgot to report was with that big flywheel on the 5 HP, the first pull also dislocates your shoulder, so it has to start the first pull.

I didn't forget about this project, but probably will leave this until winter.

I was thinking that it would be easier to use a trailer hich to attach to it instead of the 3 point.

Think this will work?

Winnipeg, Manitoba

2001 BX2200 (23 hrs) All Kubota FEL,Tiller, box blade, blower w/elec shute, 60 mid mt deck, Ag tires.
Grey market B7000 w/Tiller (120 hrs)

 

[Bird]

Re: 5 HP chipper?

<font color=blue>Think this will work?</font color=blue>

I don't know; can't see it would make much difference either way on that part.

Bird