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[pncmathias]

Did they change the BH on the BX24 to a curved boom?

 

[MessickFarmEqu]

yes.

 

[gsxr1100]

what makes the curved boom such a big deal?

 

[jcollins]

Allows the backhoe to dig deeper. Here is a picture.

 

[gsxr1100]

cool. How much deeper? 2"..20" ?

Just wondered here.

 

[MessickFarmEqu]

my understanding is that its more for strength and visibility.

 

[pncmathias]

Ok, So the next BIG question that begs is what is the price point in comparison to the BX23?

 

[gsxr1100]

good question. If the price is like $1,000 more, unless there is something really cool or huge improvment, I just as soon save the $1K and buy a BX23.

Then again, the cuved BH is really nothing special in my eyes nor is the improved FEL lifting. From using my BX22, it can left more then it should anyways. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

I am not saying these improvements are not needed, but rather if the improvments are worth the extra $$$$$.

 

[gsxr1100]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( my understanding is that its more for strength and visibility. )</font>

I think you are right. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Visibility I think outweights the strength part. Then I start using my work skills, the forces the BH sees should be less with a curved boom (delta x and delta y). Now what it really saves since the length is so small and the Lbs it sees, is so small (per say), I do not know. The BH is built overkill on my "old school" BX22. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[jim_wilson]

So who has all the pictures? The legroom pic has pic of the new BX up in the corner - looks like a new design hood, the ROPS has a curve at the top instead of being flat, and it looks like the frame sticks out in front of the hood some - for attaching weights maybe? It is sort of hard to tell from the pic but it appears that the new BX might have a little more ground clearance too.