Picked up new BX23. Question on low hyd oil level

[TroyR57]

Let us know, if you move that hose without any problems, as I wil do the same, if it works. /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

 

[jeffmazz]

I'll second that escavader, my BX22 takes 3 quarts of engine oil and just about 3 gallons of hydraulic oil. The only capacity thats been close is the front axle....that took exactly 5 quarts as the manual said. By the way, my machine's hydraulic oil was approx. 2 quarts overfull when I took delivery. It was spitting it out of the vent when it got warm.

Jeff

 

[escavader]

TROY,
Ill take a look at it this weekend,im gonna take off the hoe and set up my chipper.It sounds like a plan sitting here in my computer chair,hope i can.If its gonna be a big job,ill do it this winter,gonna try to plumb up this 23 of mine for a thumb,to try to make it easier to pick up stuff. ALAN

 

[btolle]

Different model Kubota, but I have noticed on my B7510 that when I pull the dipstick out there is NO fluid on it, bone dry. If I reinsert it and pull it again it shows the fluid level.

Only thing I can figure is that the dipstick seals so tight that it forms a vacuum in the dipstick tube. Pulling the dipstick allows the fluid to re-enter the dipstick tube so I can check it.

You might try rechecking it a couple of times and see if the BX does the same thing.

Bill Tolle

 

[LBrown59]

Mine takes 3 quarts of oil and 12 quarts of S-UDT

 

[picman]

Hey neighbour. I'm one step behind you and going in (hopefully) to place an order in the morning. Can't help you with the oil question...just wanted to say congrats.
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[Speedy7]

Good for you! I have to say I was chomping at the bit for the 4 days it took for them to prep it.

The first project was a concrete parking apron of 10' x 50', and it took just a few hours to excavate 15 yards of topsoil. The BX did a great job at that. Fortunately, I have sandy soil where I live, but I can't imagine how long it would have taken to do it by hand.

I'm sure you'll enjoy your BX as much as I have. Keep looking for reasons to get seat time!

 

[Rimmer]

My BX-23 just turned two years old. When it was delivered it was a bit low on hydraulic oil. My dealer made a special trip over with a couple of quarts of Super UDT. As I recall, it took less than a quart to top up, so he left the remainder of that quart plus an extra quart with me just in case.

Yep, the published capacities are way off -- I think Kubota has trouble with Metric/US/Imperial conversions and gets them all confused! I just did my 300 hour oil change and, as always, it took 3.5 quarts. I'm running Mobile-1 "Truck and SUV" synthetic by the way. It started at -13 degrees last winter, so I'm sold on that stuff!

Regarding the dipstick, just tilt the seat forward and work from over the left side fender. Still not great, but better than trying to access from the rear.

 

[LBrown59]

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Did you get that BX 23 Yet?


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[rdsaustintx]

I have a 14 month-old BX23. Had exactly same story on delivery day (except I dented the salesman's trailer unloading). We dropped the BH and mounted a BB. Checked oil first time and it was low. Added some SUDT and it was fine.

Some unsolicited advice:

To check the HST oil, flip the seat forward and lower the 3PH. This is about the only way I can get to that little dipstick.

Don't worry too much about the machine. If it's not clattering, whining or hissing, it ain't runnin. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

LEARN where all your zerk grease fittings are and hit them regularly. BH, FEL and MMM all want grease at least every ten (yes TEN) hours.

Get that thing scuffed-up before you post any more pictures here. I rolled a log onto my hood at about 12 hours, but can't really recommend that. /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

Congratulations!!!

Russell in Texas