Messicks Youtube video... the BX Challenge

MessickFarmEqu · Mar 18, 2011

4 of us did a race to see who could install and uninstall a BX25 backhoe and loader the fastest. Results at the link below.

YouTube - neilrmessick's Channel

(warning.. said video includes many unsafe practices, please consult your owners manual)

MFRED · Mar 18, 2011

You guys did it all wrong, you're supposed to spin around & get dizzy first.

MossRoad · Mar 18, 2011

It would have taken 30 seconds on a Power Trac and I wouldn't have had to get off the tractor. :laughing:

bp fick · Mar 18, 2011

Although this video was more for fun, it was the original video that actually taught me how to R&R my BX FEL. BXpanded's was also very helpful.

Looks like you guys had a lot of fun. :thumbsup:

Jaylegger · Mar 18, 2011

Though fun, racing through those two tasks looks, to me, like a good way for someone to get their hand or fingers jammed or removed. On the job too.

CompactTractorFan · Mar 18, 2011

Great video!!! I might have to stop by next time I'm in the area and test out some of those orange machines on your lot...

:thumbsup:

MossRoad · Mar 21, 2011

I guess I can't fathom why in any way, shape or form a dealer would videotape himself or his employees doing something so stupid as a speed contest with no regard for safety. People putting their bodies between the boom of a backhoe and the frame of the unit, then reaching up and moving the levers in a race is just asinine. Good luck in court if any one of your customers injures themselves working on their backhoe or loader.

blueriver · Mar 21, 2011

MossRoad said:
I guess I can't fathom why in any way, shape or form a dealer would videotape himself or his employees doing something so stupid as a speed contest with no regard for safety. People putting their bodies between the boom of a backhoe and the frame of the unit, then reaching up and moving the levers in a race is just asinine. Good luck in court if any one of your customers injures themselves working on their backhoe or loader.

I am waiting for the video to load ... will comment after I watch it. When I first saw this thread I though ... nah no need to watch that. Now I can't wait to see it!!

wvpolekat · Mar 21, 2011

MossRoad said:
I guess I can't fathom why in any way, shape or form a dealer would videotape himself or his employees doing something so stupid as a speed contest with no regard for safety. People putting their bodies between the boom of a backhoe and the frame of the unit, then reaching up and moving the levers in a race is just asinine. Good luck in court if any one of your customers injures themselves working on their backhoe or loader.

Because it's FUN and people should be responsible for their own actions and not blame a dealer obviously doing something fun.

blueriver · Mar 21, 2011

wvpolekat said:
Because it's FUN and people should be responsible for their own actions and not blame a dealer obviously doing something fun.

I'm still waiting on the darn thing to finish loading ...............

blueriver · Mar 21, 2011

MossRoad said:
I guess I can't fathom why in any way, shape or form a dealer would videotape himself or his employees doing something so stupid as a speed contest with no regard for safety. People putting their bodies between the boom of a backhoe and the frame of the unit, then reaching up and moving the levers in a race is just asinine. Good luck in court if any one of your customers injures themselves working on their backhoe or loader.

Okay finally watched it ... yes there are a couple times the safety police would issue citations ...

wvpolekat said:
Because it's FUN and people should be responsible for their own actions and not blame a dealer obviously doing something fun.

Yes its Fun and yes people should be responsible for their own actions ... but in todays world they will pass the blame.

jake98 · Mar 21, 2011

Looks like even one of the Messicks thinks the stabilizers work backwards on those Kubotas..:laughing:

tommu56 · Mar 21, 2011

Neal won because he had turf tires the unfair advantage:laughing:

all the rest had R4's handicapping them

tom

CompactTractorFan · Mar 21, 2011

tommu56 said:
Neal won because he had turf tires the unfair advantage:laughing:

all the rest had R4's handicapping them

tom

Not true!!!

:laughing:

Markcuda · Mar 21, 2011

I guess I can't fathom why in any way, shape or form a dealer would videotape himself or his employees doing something so stupid as a speed contest with no regard for safety. People putting their bodies between the boom of a backhoe and the frame of the unit, then reaching up and moving the levers in a race is just asinine. Good luck in court if any one of your customers injures themselves working on their backhoe or loader.

My thoughts exactly, you sugar coated it, I wouldn't of:laughing:

tommu56 · Mar 22, 2011

MossRoad said:
I guess I can't fathom why in any way, shape or form a dealer would videotape himself or his employees doing something so stupid as a speed contest with no regard for safety. People putting their bodies between the boom of a backhoe and the frame of the unit, then reaching up and moving the levers in a race is just asinine. Good luck in court if any one of your customers injures themselves working on their backhoe or loader.

I think it is good I've seen people have trouble getting the equipment hooked back up the proof is in the puddin.

Tell me the NASCAR pit crews dont practice like that.

If you practice and follow the instructions it shouldn't take over 5 minuets for the loader or hoe to be disconnected.

tom

CodeSlinger · Apr 9, 2012

bp fick said:
Although this video was more for fun, it was the original video that actually taught me how to R&R my BX FEL. BXpanded's was also very helpful.

Looks like you guys had a lot of fun. :thumbsup:

Do you have a reference for the original and expanded videos? Thanks, Dave

Luremaker · Apr 9, 2012

CodeSlinger said:
Do you have a reference for the original and expanded videos? Thanks, Dave

I think this is the video.

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwGUmQsyfRo&list=UUSgkoP-WD9poKbBK3nWIKdg&index=44&feature=plcp]Messicks Kubota BX Challange - YouTube[/ame]

BXpanded · Apr 9, 2012

CodeSlinger said:
Do you have a reference for the original and expanded videos? Thanks, Dave

Here are the original BXpanded videos if that's what you are looking for.

How 'bout 26 seconds off and 34 seconds back on?
Race Footage:
YouTube - Kubota BX 24 Backhoe Removal on BXpanded Dolly [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-2vmslLBVY]FAST Kubota BX 24 Backhoe Removal on BXpanded Dolly - YouTube[/ame]
YouTube - Kubota BX 24 Backhoe Installation with BXpanded Dolly [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eh07adhLhQE&feature=BFa&list=UUMxEgCU-LReDOEUQ6oFxjog&lf=plcp]FAST Kubota BX 24 Backhoe Installation with BXpanded Dolly - YouTube[/ame]