Question for BX2200 owner

chadincolo · Jul 19, 2005

I have a kind of strange favor, if anyone who owns a BX2200 could measure how high the end of the 3 point arms are in the up and down position, I would appreciate it. I am working on a new post hole digger for a well-known company and one of our goals is to make sure it fits on the BX tractors as well as the category I and II. Thanks.

Chad

HomeBrew2 · Jul 19, 2005

No help here for your exact request but check this old thread ... this mod is know for fixing almost all BX lift height probs BX 3PH mod

SeymourBota · Jul 20, 2005

6.75" low to 23.75" high- center of lift pin measurement

Lockport · Jul 20, 2005

Let us know what the name of this phd is when you finish. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

chadincolo · Jul 21, 2005

Thanks for the numbers, that's what I needed Peter. Looks like it should be able to clear a 48 inch tall auger with plenty to spare and able to put the gearbox on the ground.

I'll let you guys know when we get some samples and get a go to build. Should have samples done next month, hope to have a go ahead to start production end of August, ready for delivery probably 2-3 months after that.

RonR · Jul 21, 2005

Ahhhhhhhh, if you like, you could probably find some guys who would test the units for you really easily, like posting here. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

In a former life, I field tested ag prototype equipment for a short line manufacturer.........

I can tell you that one thing I don't like on my PHD is that it is too close to the tractor. Can't see it easily and can't judge when I'm on the spot or plumb. It takes one to spot and one to operate on mine. If the boom arm were longer (costs!), it would have more range to dig, plus would ease the visibility issues.

I don't dig enough holes to warrant getting a different one, but it sure would be a prime consideration if I ever were to buy a new PHD............

Ron

chadincolo · Jul 21, 2005

Seems most of the guys on here are not very close to me, mostly east of the big river it seems. We are short on one type of soil to test in, we have rocky soil and heavy clay, need to find some good sand.

Out of curiousity, what model PHD do you have now Ron? We have most of the diggers on the market sitting in our testing area, haven't heard your complaint before. It's amazing that as many "major" manufactures as there are, there aren't very many different diggers, if you know what I mean.

RonR · Jul 21, 2005

Mine is a Vassar, made in Oklahoma and sold by my Bota dealer. Not sure it has a model number. From the center of the top link to the center of the gearbox pivot pin is 45.5 inches on mine (straight line, not following the bow of the boom). I don't know if this is normal or short, but my previous experience was with a small utility tractor and PHD. It was WAY out back, so it was easier to see and visualize plumbness and spot to dig.

I have a 9" auger on mine and it digs great in our terrible clay. I usually run at just above idle and it does fine.

Ron