Kubota BX25D / BX70?

[bx2670]

Looked at specs in book again, Depth 17.9 verses 19.5 ,Height 17.5 verses 18.3, Length 19.6 verses 21.2 ,Capacity (struck) 4.2 verses 4.9 ( Heaped ) 4.9 verses 6.1

 

[Cap-n-Cray]

Thanks JHill,

I have been looking for info about the QA for awhile. Was there any problems with putting the new QA on your FEL?

Were you able to compare the looks of the new loader arms at the dealer with yours? Any visible differences?

I am going to get a QA next time I am at the dealers.

Thanks,

Cary

 

[JHill]

Thanks JHill,

I have been looking for info about the QA for awhile. Was there any problems with putting the new QA on your FEL?

Were you able to compare the looks of the new loader arms at the dealer with yours? Any visible differences?

I am going to get a QA next time I am at the dealers.

Thanks,

Cary

Very simple 15 minute job to put the QA on; it fit perfectly. I did look at the new loaders briefly and didn't notice any difference, but again, I didn't examine it too closely.

 

[check]

Very simple 15 minute job to put the QA on; it fit perfectly. I did look at the new loaders briefly and didn't notice any difference, but again, I didn't examine it too closely.

I don't get it. It looks to me like it' is a big job to take my bucket off of my 2008 BX 25, and so how come it only took you 15 minutes? And did you have to modify the old bucket at all?

 

[cschulz]

I don't get it. It looks to me like it' is a big job to take my bucket off of my 2008 BX 25, and so how come it only took you 15 minutes? And did you have to modify the old bucket at all?

Its very simple to switch over. I have a different brand QA but really its pretty much unbolt 3 small bolts, drive out bucket pins, line up QA to FEL arms and tap in the pins to attach QA. Replace safety bolts and you are good to go. You will need a second set of pins for the bucket but that is just as easy. Okay it may take you 20 min if you need to look for tools.LOL
Give it a try you will love having a QA.

Chris

 

[kday64]

It took me an hour to install my Tach-n-Go by mytractortools.com. I was trying to be very quiet (wife napping) and I cleaned every piece and part thoroughly after removal and greased every part during installation.

Love my quick attach!

 

[hiphip]

How much was the Tach-n-go? Have to make any mod to the bucket?

 

[hiphip]

What did the Tach-n-go cost you? Have to make any mod to bucket?

 

[Cap-n-Cray]

Might check out this thread...

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kubota-owning-operating/268667-bx25-vs-bx25d-fel.html

 

[vanb]

Kubota has a factory made QA for $275. I got one a week ago. It took under 30 minutes to put on. I did forget to order another Pin 3 for my bucket. I also got the Kubota fork carriage and 32" formed forks. The warning sticker on the fork carriage says that max lift capacity is 310lbs. With the bucket( no QA on) it says max lift is 518lbs. I haven't had a chance to try it out as ther is still so much snow on the ground here.

 

[J F]

Hey Van,

I was looking at the Kubota forks on the "Build" portion of the Kubota site for a BX25 and didn't find much info, other than $338 for the K9184 32" pallet forks. No pics or other info, and I couldn't find anything with a web search either.

Would it be possible to take a pic or two of your pallet fork set-up and post 'em?

 

[vanb]

Here are some quick pics. I just put one fork on. From the last pic you can see why I haven't had it out

 

[J F]

Thanks Van. :thumbsup: Do you have any idea if the $338 on the Kubota site if for everything, or just the forks? Thanks.

 

[vanb]

QA is $275. Both carriage and forks is $900. Not the cheapest option, but this is going to make setting boulder walls easier.

 

[J F]

Thanks for the info, Van. Hope the weather cooperates so you can get out and use 'em soon. :thumbsup:

 

[Cap-n-Cray]

I did forget to order another Pin 3 for my bucket.

The QA should have come with a pin, mine did. Did you get the arrow sticker? Mine did not come with it, so the dealer is ordering one.

I also got the Kubota fork carriage and 32" formed forks. The warning sticker on the fork carriage says that max lift capacity is 310lbs. With the bucket( no QA on) it says max lift is 518lbs. I haven't had a chance to try it out as ther is still so much snow on the ground here.

Do you have a way of weighing the forks assemble? I would be interest in what the Kubota forks weigh.

 

[vanb]

The carriage has a sticker that says it's 90lbs. I don't have a scale. The forks are 32". Each one feels as heavy as the carriage. I'm going to guess 80lbs each. I'm curious about the exact weight, I may have to buy a scale.

 

[Cap-n-Cray]

I have set of AMH Micro Forks.

Micro Pallet Forks for Compact Skid Steers

Mine weigh in at 103.6#, frame and forks. The forks are 42". I still need to weld up the a coupler. They are rated at 900# way more than The BX can lift. My bucket weighs in at 135.5#. So the fork set up should weigh about the same as the bucket.

I am also trying to find a used 48" grading blade to weld a coupler on to.

 

[cschulz]

Cap-n-Cray would you mind showing the fork system you purchased? As how it relates in size to the tractor.How will you making attachments for the pins and cylinder?

Thanks Chris

 

[Cap-n-Cray]

AMH Micro Forks...







I got the plain back. I just need to weld up some brackets. I will make the brackets copying what is on the bucket out of 1/4" angle.