I just recently picked up a BX2750 which I plan to install on my BX1500. Not surprisingly, it came with the BX2751/2752 quick hitch and pto kit (from BX1800/2200). Fortunately I was able to find the correct hitch (BX2711 - thanks Derek!) but here's where my questions come.
Would it make more sense to buy a complete BX2712 PTO kit for the BX1500, so that I could sell the existing 2751/2752, or just buy the pto shaft (at $250) and keep the pto parts as spares? From the dealer it is ~$250 difference. (Or if I could find someone here with a BX2712 to sell).
Secondly, I need to get a control valve for the lift cylinder. Dealer wants ~600 for BX1612 control valve - is it worth it? I would like to keep the loader configured as is, and I don't want to leave a control valve on the tractor. I also don't want to disassemble the two load pins to leave the loader bracket in place. I was thinking as an alternate I could buy an inexpensive Prince valve, buy a second loader bracket, and mount the cyllinder to the second bracket. I dont need both spools as I don't envision needing a power angle capability. I would like to be able to remove the front control valve as easily as the loader. I am thinking this alternate may save me ~$400.
Any thoughts / opinions? Has anyone used an aftermarket control valve vice the kubota one for front implements?
Thanks in advance.
Would it make more sense to buy a complete BX2712 PTO kit for the BX1500, so that I could sell the existing 2751/2752, or just buy the pto shaft (at $250) and keep the pto parts as spares? From the dealer it is ~$250 difference. (Or if I could find someone here with a BX2712 to sell).
Secondly, I need to get a control valve for the lift cylinder. Dealer wants ~600 for BX1612 control valve - is it worth it? I would like to keep the loader configured as is, and I don't want to leave a control valve on the tractor. I also don't want to disassemble the two load pins to leave the loader bracket in place. I was thinking as an alternate I could buy an inexpensive Prince valve, buy a second loader bracket, and mount the cyllinder to the second bracket. I dont need both spools as I don't envision needing a power angle capability. I would like to be able to remove the front control valve as easily as the loader. I am thinking this alternate may save me ~$400.
Any thoughts / opinions? Has anyone used an aftermarket control valve vice the kubota one for front implements?
Thanks in advance.
why not leave the control valve on the tractor I think most newer ones are like that now.Saves on having to change the control valves all the time.My cousin has a Bx 1800 and took his in to Kubota and they made it so the valve stays with the tractor all the time.This way all he has to do is do the quick attach.connections on either the loader or snowblower.Larry