One Of The Last - Back To A BX

[oldballs]

Having moved from a BX2660 to the B2620 a couple years ago, I found the B with the R4 tires needed chains to be effective. The BX with turfs didn't. You and Chris probably get bigger snows than we routinely do here. Both used a 5 ft back blade and FEL to my satisfaction in snow. In fact, the B has a mid range HST that makes long runs go better pulling with the blade...."To Each His Own" was and old 40's tune.

 

[bp fick]

There is no one way to setup a tractor, it seems to me, to do all things equally well. I found the R4's well suited for the woods work, hauling firewood, more power for bucket work with gravel and sand, and did well out in the loose dirt of the fields. What the R4s didn't do well was the snow. No doubt about it. Grooving them would have worked wonders, I suspect.

Turfs don't do well in the loose dirt of the fields and aren't as puncture resistant in the woods. See? Nothing is perfect. The B2320 did it's job well. But, as times change and task focus and priorities change, the BX is the better choice for me, at this juncture in my life. It's just that simple.

The guy who bought my B will find his decision a good one, a better choice than a BX would have been, quite honestly. He's tasks will be geared in that direction. When life changes, we change with them. A BX isn't better than a B nor is a B better than an BX. It depends on the tasks. They're just different.

 

[dragoneggs]

The reality is that anyone blessed to own a B, BX, or whatever color tractor as long as it is functional for their needs is a lucky guy! I can't believe I suffered so long without a tractor! Enjoy life and the pleasures.

 

[bp fick]

Well, I've put about 6 or 7 hours on the new BX pushing snow, lifting the banks back and otherwise getting re-acclimated to the BX platform again after over 3 years on B2320. I still want to push in the phantom clutch to change ranges and so forth, but there's no pedal there, clutch or otherwise.

The power is plenty, although the BX generates it at slightly higher RPM and that I remembered. I miss the nice dash gauges from the B, but I get along. I sure enjoy the easier stepup into the operator's platform.

The hydraulics are noticeably slower in operation. Have to get used to slower FEL functioning again, but that's OK, I'm slower at everything too these days. But? and here's the "smile" factor of being back on a BX. The feeling of efficiency and nimbleness. You cannot get this data off a spec chart. It's more a feeling. Everything is just zippy and the backing, turning, and going forward motions all happen with greater efficiency and ease. Hard to describe, but if you spend a years on a BX then a B, and then back to a BX? You know what I mean, I suspect. I'm giving the new BX2360 4 1/2 out of 5 grins so far.

 

[Poopdeck Pappy]

BP, I've got a Kioti DK50SE HST Cab and a BX23. I completely understand what you're saying about the nimble feeling of the BX. After getting off my Kioti, the little BX feels like a toy but is a pure pleasure to operate.

I bought it with the intention of selling it after I finish clearing my property and finishing the other chores I have for it, but I like it so much I'll have a hard time convincing myself to sell it.

 

[bp fick]

40 hours later and 6 months of flawless work.

Still lovin' it. Really, really am enjoying it. Know you all love photos, so I shot a few today as I had the camera in my hands.








You can see those Mark Hodge lower 3 pt stabilizers on that one photo. Best addition ever.

 

[dragoneggs]

bp, can you give a little more detail on the value of the 3pt stabilizers you added? What do they do for you more than the standard links that come with the Kubota hitch kit?

 

[TripleR]

Glad it's working out so well for you, I am a big fan of the BX and also love the Hodge links.

 

[bp fick]

The standard B Kubotas also have the turn buckle style stabilizers. The BX version is particularly cumbersome to adjust. It is very time consuming to loosen the turnbuckles to left go off an implement. Then, after mounting a different implement, what a pain to tighten again. The purpose of a the stabilizers is to "lock" the implement in place, in the center, between the tires of the tractor. If the implement is sloppy and swings from side to side, the stabilizers WILL get bent and the 3 pt arms can run on the tires. Plus, the implement isn't locked into an accurate position for accurate work.

The stabilizers shown above are a HUGE improvement. Simply pull the pin and the two parts slide. Opening the lower arms to their widest position takes just a second or two.. Done. Same with locking them down, once the implement is on.

Incredibly easier than the turnbuckle system. Hope that helps.

 

[dragoneggs]

The standard B Kubotas also have the turn buckle style stabilizers. The BX version is particularly cumbersome to adjust. It is very time consuming to loosen the turnbuckles to left go off an implement. Then, after mounting a different implement, what a pain to tighten again. The purpose of a the stabilizers is to "lock" the implement in place, in the center, between the tires of the tractor. If the implement is sloppy and swings from side to side, the stabilizers WILL get bent and the 3 pt arms can run on the tires. Plus, the implement isn't locked into an accurate position for accurate work.

The stabilizers shown above are a HUGE improvement. Simply pull the pin and the two parts slide. Opening the lower arms to their widest position takes just a second or two.. Done. Same with locking them down, once the implement is on.

Incredibly easier than the turnbuckle system. Hope that helps.

Thanks for the explanation. Yes, the turnbuckles are a pain and they work loose on me. I want to look into a quick hitch system but not sure how effective that will be as I find myself changing between my BH, rake, and back blade.