New BX2370-1: Great, but jarring ride

[SPYDERLK]

Our Ford 3000 fits your criteria for a machine with a smooth ride, which it has. The BX was purchased to do things that the Ford is too big for (the BX also replaced a JD 425 and Cub Lo Boy). I chose the turfs as my research on TBN led me to believe they would have the smoother ride and would be best in snow. The Rim Guard was intended to aid in traction when plowing snow, general stability and additional ballast for the loader. I guess I figured that the liquid in the tires would not hurt the ride. I'm not sure having no liquid at all would improve the ride enough to make it worth not having the extra ballast.

Sorry you were misinformed on the turf tires. They are the smoothest on tarmac and the choppiest on turf. This is because the whole tread surface is driven by a bump. Ags are a little ruf at low speed on tarmac due to the treads, but are the smoothest on turf. This is because only the tread bars touch initially and the carcass between them flexes down. That, and some penetration by the bars gives a little suspension inherent to the tread action. I noted the difference immediately when I switched from turf to AG on my BX1500.
,,,,The BX actually rides much smoother than our B9200 which has big fat lo inflation turfs. Hard to figure. I think its 2 things; #] height - you get flung back and forth more as the tractor rocks, and #] the tractor is only a few hundred pounds more than the BX but has a lot more tread area for bumps to push against. :confused3:
larry

 

[David Devuono]

For those in Canada I picked up a suspension seat from Princess Auto for my B3200. I am 50 something and no more sore back. Still young enough to have no patience when travelling from one end of the property to the other. The suspension seat is regular $160, often on sell for $80 which is what I paid. As for wheel weights or loaded tires. a counter weight on the 3PTH is best for loader work.

 

[David Devuono]

Guess I should add, have not yet gotten around to trying to hook up the safety switches into the suspension seat. Less safe but sure nice standing up when aligning the lift arms to the quick attach bucket.

 

[tlj87]

Update: Installed the V5300 suspension seat over the weekend. Made a bracket/platform out of 3/4" plywood (I'm not a welder). What a world of difference it made in the ride. A highly recommended upgrade if you have bumpy terrain.

 

[CHDinCT]

Update: Installed the V5300 suspension seat over the weekend. Made a bracket/platform out of 3/4" plywood (I'm not a welder). What a world of difference it made in the ride. A highly recommended upgrade if you have bumpy terrain.

How do you find the reach vs the OEM seat? Still comfortable reaching everything?

 

[tlj87]

How do you find the reach vs the OEM seat? Still comfortable reaching everything?

The reach is fine, in fact we find it slightly improved as the seat moves forward a bit more than the OEM. I am about 5' 9" and by wife is about 5' 6". You probably could mount it back another 1/2" or so if you are taller. The front of the seat does need to be shimmed some as mentioned by another member who has installed this seat on his BX2360.

I need to take it all apart this weekend and install the safety switch and paint the plywood platform, then the project will be done. I'll share some photos when I'm finished.

 

[BleedingOrange]

For those in Canada I picked up a suspension seat from Princess Auto for my B3200. I am 50 something and no more sore back. Still young enough to have no patience when travelling from one end of the property to the other. The suspension seat is regular $160, often on sell for $80 which is what I paid. As for wheel weights or loaded tires. a counter weight on the 3PTH is best for loader work.

Sounds interesting. Do you have a part number of the one you bought from Princess Auto ?