The "What can a BX do thread...."

[txkevin]

Can a BX 24 dig up a stump....

Yep. (even by someone who has never touched the controlls of a Bach Hoe before! Some of you would have laughed your head off at me learning that you really cant do it by step 1 - lower arm step 2 - move bucket step 3 curl boom etc....)

 

[txkevin]

Can it haul a big pile of limestone?

No problem. I thought about taking a picture when the pile was about 2/3moved though.

 

[asylum575]

Loader work is ok, but man, do I love digging stumps.

 

[KeithInSpace]

C'mon...if you're going to post a picture of a stump, at least post a picture of a STUMP.

Here's a couple of my nicer catches...

 

[john_bud]

I always get a kick out of these "BX can do it" threads. Not that the BX can't do it, but that the operator is so impressed with what even a small tractor can do. The only thing more impressed than the operator is the neighbor looking over the fence that just said it couldn't do it!

Tractor on fellow TBN'er!

jb

 

[KeithInSpace]

I'd say that the average BX owner has no previous experience on tractors, so that it can do more than a SHOVEL AND WHEELBARROW is exciting and appreciated.

The other day I bested my previous record of transporting 640# of salt from my truck to my back steps by transporting 800# (10-80# bags) at once. Pretty good for a FEL rated at little more than 500#. That should impress most anybody...

 

[Zick]

Hopefully this applies to more than the TLB BX models

It can pull out a overkill clothes hanger that the previous owner installed. Didn't want to tear up the ground too much so I drilled a hole in the pipe and put a bolt through it and the draw bar. Took about 10 tries before it pulled it out of the ground.
This thing had so much weight to it that I had to get my ballast on to move it.

Accidentally bent my top link that day too

 

[txkevin]

It can pull out a overkill clothes hanger that the previous owner installed. {/QUOTE]

All BX models welcome! ok, thats pretty darn neat.

 

[txkevin]

I'd say that the average BX owner has no previous experience on tractors, so that it can do more than a SHOVEL AND WHEELBARROW is exciting and appreciated.

Exactly, I spent a good bit of time trying to figure out if what looks to be an overgrown and really expensive lawn mower would be worth the investment. I worried that it would be ineffective to many of the tasks I would subject it to from digging in my rocky ground to lifting heavy loads. For posterity's sake, I wanted to document some of the accomplishments that it can do in a consolidated place to save others time.
Your stump is absolutely Huge. Not sure I would have event considered attempting that one.

 

[john_bud]

I worried that it would be ineffective to many of the tasks I would subject it to

Everybody does, no matter the size tractor!

Kubota did a real nice job with the BX!

 

[Minotbob]

I like your rear weight idea. How much does it weigh?

 

[teeravis1]

Not sure about his, but I did the same thing for my B3030. I used a 30 gallon garbage can and it weighs 540 pounds. I'll try to find the thread with pics.

 

[teeravis1]

Here is the link:

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/owning-operating/105820-ideas-rear-weights-balance-fel.html

 

[SBD]

It can carve a new road out of a hillside. Toothbar required.

 

[Matt_Jr]

When I bought my 24 the neighbor across the street called it a Tonka Toy. He used to operate much larger stuff. But he likes it when I dig him out after a snow/ice storm. I will admit it though, as overboard as it is as a mower for my 1/2 acre lot, my 250' drive has never been easier to spread gravel or shovel snow. Keeps the ditches cleaned. Mixes concrete in the bucket (shovel needed here) Set front load washer in the basement (those things are heavy). Helped me meet my other neighbors and make a few extra bucks. Not enough to pay for it but every little bit helps. Oh yeah, almost forgot. Picked up 2 of my old JD 210 Garden tractors with the FEL and set them in a trailer to get hauled off. "blasphemy" says the Deere worshipers but I like 'em all. I'm still amazed at how it climbs steep hills.(I live on a hill..er Mountain). It can go on 2 wheels real easy too. Let's not get into that though. My back has never been happier either. Got only 120 hrs on it but jump at every chance to put on more. I'll shut up now. Didn't mean to bore ya'll. -Matt

 

[ultrarunner]

Don't forget this great BX Thread from awhile back...

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/...39-landscaping-tasks-looking-bx24-will-3.html

Lots of project discussion with some great pictures posted by Harry_c from Charlotte, NC and others.

 

[Tollster]

It can skid 1 ton stones forward and backward,

Then it can bury them to create a rock garden for the Little Miss.

 

[txkevin]

It can skid 1 ton stones forward and backward,

Fantastic. thats why I like these threads, they give great ideas.

 

[txkevin]

It can carve a new road out of a hillside. Toothbar required.

Ok, I definately need to get a toothbar. How long until Christmas ?

 

[stuarth]

Very nice landscape