BX1860 delivered today!

[Ord]

Got my tractor today, and so far I am really happy with it. I got it with loader, ballast box and 54" mower, on turf tires. After I get used to it I'll decide if I want to add on a rear blade, or do something else.

I made a path of about 200 feet to the back of the barn through the snow, so that I could park it inside and take of the mower deck. I was pleased with how well I could get through it with just the loader. It's going to take a bit of practice to get quick at it.

Ord

 

[Johndeere3720]

nice tractor. Happy seat time!

 

[bp fick]

Are my eyes tricking me or are you operating that 1860 in the snow with the MMM deck in place? Guess you had no choice in getting it to the barn!!! Did you kick on the blades and see if it would blow the snow?

 

[Ord]

Are my eyes tricking me or are you operating that 1860 in the snow with the MMM deck in place? Guess you had no choice in getting it to the barn!!! Did you kick on the blades and see if it would blow the snow?

Your eyes aren't tricking you! The guy who delivered it said that some of their clients leave the deck on during the winter for the added weight, but I'd rather keep it safely indoors until spring. I didn't think to turn on the blades

 

[bp fick]

Ah.... that dealer might have considered delivering with the MMM detached.

Bah, anyhow........... CONGRATS!!!! You got a great machine. Enjoy.

 

[timswi]

Congrats..Your gonna love it...I've moved triaxle loads of gravel with the MMM on. It doesn't really get in the way.

 

[bp fick]

Congrats..Your gonna love it...I've moved triaxle loads of gravel with the MMM on. It doesn't really get in the way.

I think the OP was right to remove the MMM.
Not so sure plowing through 18" of snow, with a 48" FEL while bludgeoning a 54" deck is really all that great of an idea. Somehow the math doesn't quite add up on that.

 

[timswi]

I think the OP was right to remove the MMM.
Not so sure plowing through 18" of snow, with a 48" FEL while bludgeoning a 54" deck is really all that great of an idea. Somehow the math doesn't quite add up on that.

I don't disagree with you in terms of snow. Otherwise, they're not a hinderance. Never had mine out in the snow. Shows what I know

Did I just make me a small poem there?

 

[BigD23]

Pass out the cigars........Congrats!

Don

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

Congratulations! No matter how many you get, that first ride is always a bit of a thrill. I never take my MMM off my BX's. You guys in the snow areas are in a world of your own. Or is it us that don't have much snow that are "lost in tall cotton"?

 

[Thomas]

Congrats on mighty fine investment.
Good to see Santa taking care of those been extra good this year.

 

[Ord]

Thanks all for the congratulations! It really is a thrill to ride this, it's the first tractor of any kind I've had. I think I'll be spending the day moving snow and piles of logs around

 

[bp fick]

warm it up good, and keep it below 2800 rpm, but vary it a lot.

First few days doing chores. It doesn't get any better!!! Oh, remember to look behind you and see what you're backing into while watching out in front for what you swinging your bucket into!!

 

[Thomas]

Ord.
"I think I'll be spending the day moving snow and piles of logs around"

Don't forget to fuel up..that would be you.

 

[CHDinCT]

Congrat's on the new t(oy)ractor! You'll love that 1860. I run mine plowing snow with turfs and only a few suitcase weights on the back and have had no traction issues except once during the last storm when I drove the front wheels off the driveway and over a drop off (couldn't judge the edge with all the snow). You'll likely need more weight on the back then I have if you're using the loader for snow removal.

I did note your ballast box is different than the one delivered with mine. I wonder if Kubota redesigned it, or they sent your or me one for another model. I think they use the same size for the BX and B series and just spec less weight to be added for a BX. Either way, should work fine. Enjoy!

 

[missourithunder]

Ord,
Congratulations on your purchase. Like everyone else has already said, you're going to love it. Welcome To TBN.

MT

 

[BANDAMAN]

Very Nice machine! Fun ain't it?

I swap to the bar tires in the winter since I do a bit of "off-roading", but if your mostly staying on your drive, it should work fine with the turfs. I drive around my house in the yard to plow the sidewalks and I need the bar tires, 4wd and the diff lock engaged to get through 10+ inches of snow.

I don't use a ballast box, but it is nice to have the backblade on for some additional weight. My rear tires are loaded and I'm a svelte 280, so it does ok. lol

Here's mine moving some big logs.