BX25 Goodies

[Tractor Seabee]

I would asume, "specifically" THIS ONE ? The 1" ID unit...yes?

No, the fEL bottom pins are 3/4 and the curl cyl pin is 1 1/8.

 

[Artisan]

My tractor is going thru a Metamorphasis of sorts. I rarely settle for
the status quo, I have to make things mine, to my liking. My lil BX25
will not be all mine till all my bells and whistles are hangin' on it, right
or wrong...good or bad, sane or insane.

Today I installed an early BD presant, the 1133 Canopy. It should be
noted this is NOT rated as a FOPS, but by the time I am done, it* will
withstand a full roll, of this I am quite sure and although I have no death
defying feats planned, it is nice to know I will be "covered" .

*The superstructure for it plus what I am going to add, an extended
A Pillar +++.

I am in the planning stages for a full cage, removable rollbar.
Built of 1-3/4" / .120 wall tube, bent proper and attached SOLID
top and bottom. I will perhaps go w/ "Windshield bar" and "X" bracing
just like one would see in off road racing, almost like I knew
what I were doing...Heck, even though I can burdturd weld I am
even considering tacking it all up and paying a pro welder I know
who owns a welding biz to weld it up. I have seen this guy weld tin
cans, he has accounts welding 8" flanges which look robot welded
down to mini alum expansion chambers for fuel powered RC Products.
He knows his stuff in other words...

Today I got the Overhead Radio Console I designed installed too. I have not
meantioned it anywhere, "surprise" ! Ha! I drew up this console and had a
professional Co. make it out of aluminum. I added in all the electronics
some time ago w/ relays and lighted switches and and and. It is currently
temp power'd backwards thru the 12Volt accessory outlet. Next to
that outlet I have a Volt Meter, then an AM/FM CD Radio, then 4 lighted
accessory switches w/ a Master Shut off switch (future lighting). The box
is hinge'd on the back, all watertight w/ 5 gaskets, has an Antenna and it
is all powered thru a 7 Pin Commercial trailer plug making it all removable.

The video (link below) shows more, I am REALLY pleased w/ how things are
coming along. It rocks...:laughing: The Canopy funnels down the radio's tunes and
your head is just perfectly set between two 6x9's . Eventually
we'll be done, not yet. I have not address'd the 120W max available
at the accessory plug. I'm considering a bigger battery as well.
I wonder if there is a bigger alternator that will bolt in?
I will probably have to do the research and draw up and
cut bracketry. Electronics is NOT a strong point w/ me, ANOTHER DAY!

In the video you can see the Chainsaw holder I built and
the Fire Extinguisher I added to it, as well as the GrappleOmatic
I built for the FEL bucket, running off the curl circuit w/ a quality FASSE valve.

Must think about adding some ballast to counter the overhead weight I thunk.
the box is Aluminum, it weighs little...

Here is the UTube I made; ARTISANS BX25 CANOPY RADIO.MOV - YouTube

 

[magicheater]

No, the fEL bottom pins are 3/4 and the curl cyl pin is 1 1/8.

Just to clarify some dimensions, the curl cylinder pin is 1-3/16". you are correct that the lower pins are 3/4".

 

[Artisan]

Just to clarify some dimensions, the curl cylinder pin is 1-3/16". you are correct that the lower pins are 3/4".

JERY! Long time no see!

Anyone reading this thread JERY owns www.mytractortools.com and his Grapples
and Quick Attach mechanisms are awesome and second to none. REAL quality stuff!

Jery got any UTubes or pictures of what you have to sell grapple wise perhaps
for the guys who want a Grapple but do not want to make it?

I want to see more anyways! No hijacking, it's all good, show us some pics if you can Jery...

 

[NHmitch]

My tractor is going thru a Metamorphasis of sorts. I rarely settle for
the status quo, I have to make things mine, to my liking. My lil BX25
will not be all mine till all my bells and whistles are hangin' on it, right
or wrong...good or bad, sane or insane.

Today I installed an early BD presant, the 1133 Canopy. It should be
noted this is NOT rated as a FOPS, but by the time I am done, it* will
withstand a full roll, of this I am quite sure and although I have no death
defying feats planned, it is nice to know I will be "covered" .

*The superstructure for it plus what I am going to add, an extended
A Pillar +++.

I am in the planning stages for a full cage, removable rollbar.
Built of 1-3/4" / .120 wall tube, bent proper and attached SOLID
top and bottom. I will perhaps go w/ "Windshield bar" and "X" bracing
just like one would see in off road racing, almost like I knew
what I were doing...Heck, even though I can burdturd weld I am
even considering tacking it all up and paying a pro welder I know
who owns a welding biz to weld it up. I have seen this guy weld tin
cans, he has accounts welding 8" flanges which look robot welded
down to mini alum expansion chambers for fuel powered RC Products.
He knows his stuff in other words...

Today I got the Overhead Radio Console I designed installed too. I have not
meantioned it anywhere, "surprise" ! Ha! I drew up this console and had a
professional Co. make it out of aluminum. I added in all the electronics
some time ago w/ relays and lighted switches and and and. It is currently
temp power'd backwards thru the 12Volt accessory outlet. Next to
that outlet I have a Volt Meter, then an AM/FM CD Radio, then 4 lighted
accessory switches w/ a Master Shut off switch (future lighting). The box
is hinge'd on the back, all watertight w/ 5 gaskets, has an Antenna and it
is all powered thru a 7 Pin Commercial trailer plug making it all removable.

The video (link below) shows more, I am REALLY pleased w/ how things are
coming along. It rocks...:laughing: The Canopy funnels down the radio's tunes and
your head is just perfectly set between two 6x9's . Eventually
we'll be done, not yet. I have not address'd the 120W max available
at the accessory plug. I'm considering a bigger battery as well.
I wonder if there is a bigger alternator that will bolt in?
I will probably have to do the research and draw up and
cut bracketry. Electronics is NOT a strong point w/ me, ANOTHER DAY!

In the video you can see the Chainsaw holder I built and
the Fire Extinguisher I added to it, as well as the GrappleOmatic
I built for the FEL bucket, running off the curl circuit w/ a quality FASSE valve.

Must think about adding some ballast to counter the overhead weight I thunk.
the box is Aluminum, it weighs little...

Here is the UTube I made; ARTISANS BX25 CANOPY RADIO.MOV - YouTube

That is an amazing set up! Great design with the black box containing your radio, and speakers. You are never going to want to get off your tractor! I like the chain saw holder design. That is a great idea! Thanks for posting the video! Have you ever considered designing this type of stuff for tractors? There are not a ton of great designs, or customizations like this, and the ones that do exist are few and far between. Anyways, I look forward to seeing more!

 

[jim_wilson]

My tractor is going thru a Metamorphasis of sorts. I rarely settle for
the status quo, I have to make things mine, to my liking. My lil BX25
will not be all mine till all my bells and whistles are hangin' on it, right
or wrong...good or bad, sane or insane.

Today I installed an early BD presant, the 1133 Canopy. It should be
noted this is NOT rated as a FOPS, but by the time I am done, it* will
withstand a full roll, of this I am quite sure and although I have no death
defying feats planned, it is nice to know I will be "covered" .

*The superstructure for it plus what I am going to add, an extended
A Pillar +++.

I am in the planning stages for a full cage, removable rollbar.
Built of 1-3/4" / .120 wall tube, bent proper and attached SOLID
top and bottom. I will perhaps go w/ "Windshield bar" and "X" bracing
just like one would see in off road racing, almost like I knew
what I were doing...Heck, even though I can burdturd weld I am
even considering tacking it all up and paying a pro welder I know
who owns a welding biz to weld it up. I have seen this guy weld tin
cans, he has accounts welding 8" flanges which look robot welded
down to mini alum expansion chambers for fuel powered RC Products.
He knows his stuff in other words...

Today I got the Overhead Radio Console I designed installed too. I have not
meantioned it anywhere, "surprise" ! Ha! I drew up this console and had a
professional Co. make it out of aluminum. I added in all the electronics
some time ago w/ relays and lighted switches and and and. It is currently
temp power'd backwards thru the 12Volt accessory outlet. Next to
that outlet I have a Volt Meter, then an AM/FM CD Radio, then 4 lighted
accessory switches w/ a Master Shut off switch (future lighting). The box
is hinge'd on the back, all watertight w/ 5 gaskets, has an Antenna and it
is all powered thru a 7 Pin Commercial trailer plug making it all removable.

The video (link below) shows more, I am REALLY pleased w/ how things are
coming along. It rocks...:laughing: The Canopy funnels down the radio's tunes and
your head is just perfectly set between two 6x9's . Eventually
we'll be done, not yet. I have not address'd the 120W max available
at the accessory plug. I'm considering a bigger battery as well.
I wonder if there is a bigger alternator that will bolt in?
I will probably have to do the research and draw up and
cut bracketry. Electronics is NOT a strong point w/ me, ANOTHER DAY!

In the video you can see the Chainsaw holder I built and
the Fire Extinguisher I added to it, as well as the GrappleOmatic
I built for the FEL bucket, running off the curl circuit w/ a quality FASSE valve.

Must think about adding some ballast to counter the overhead weight I thunk.
the box is Aluminum, it weighs little...

Here is the UTube I made; ARTISANS BX25 CANOPY RADIO.MOV - YouTube

Dude - you have too much spare time on your hands!

You need to hang a disco ball under that canopy with some spinning strobes on those two bolts that hang down.


Seriously though - cool work. I'm hoping to do some similar things to my B3200 when I finally have the free cycles. I'd like to see more info about that 1133 canopy

 

[Artisan]

If you own a BX25 and want more electricity from it CLICK HERE.
If I am successful I will post up herein...till then I need HELP!

 

[Tractor Seabee]

Artisan,
Why more power? 40- 60 Amps on an alternator is not significant when there is not room to install a battery large enought to support a significant winch or hydraulic pump motor. You cannopt add enough lights and other toys like your audio system to overtax the OEM alternator. I looked at doing a winch mount but abandoned due to the above argument. I am planning a PTO logging winch that attaches to the BH mounting system. Have the steel already to go when I get time. By using the BH mount I get the winch solid to the frame and at a low pulling point to reduce the tipping factor and put the load mon the rear wheels. Like one poster said; you seem to have too much time on your hands. I have lots of ideas, but my summer work on the place overrides my fabrication ideas.

Ron

 

[magicheater]

Artisan,
Why more power? 40- 60 Amps on an alternator is not significant when there is not room to install a battery large enought to support a significant winch or hydraulic pump motor. You cannopt add enough lights and other toys like your audio system to overtax the OEM alternator. I looked at doing a winch mount but abandoned due to the above argument. I am planning a PTO logging winch that attaches to the BH mounting system. Have the steel already to go when I get time. By using the BH mount I get the winch solid to the frame and at a low pulling point to reduce the tipping factor and put the load on the rear wheels. Like one poster said; you seem to have too much time on your hands. I have lots of ideas, but my summer work on the place overrides my fabrication ideas.

Ron

Now that is an idea I really like!!:thumbsup: Were you going to have some hydraulic stabilizers to give the winch a wider footprint to pull from and to lift the unit off when not using?

 

[Tractor Seabee]

Now that is an idea I really like!!:thumbsup: Were you going to have some hydraulic stabilizers to give the winch a wider footprint to pull from and to lift the unit off when not using?

Not a bad idea, I will think on it some more, it's a winter project.

Ron

 

[Artisan]

Ron the battery box on a BX25 is 7.125"W x 9"Long x 9"Tall
Width is prob better at 7"
Height can vary some but 9" is where the top starts to radius in, I believe.
Length is 9" hard. I need to pull the battery and see if it can push in more somehow so as to perhaps take a 10" yellow Top Optima.

Heck for alls I know, till I have one in hand a yellowTop may work, just add a floor plate or grind off the lip,
providing the mesh cover clearances. Anyone have a yellow top, umm, D34 D35 Optima? Wait,
a D35 yellow Top Optima will fit and is 620CCA, a D34 is 870CCA but 10' long.

HA! only 30CCA difference from what 'my" winch calls for minimum CCA's on the D35.
I bet it would work for ocassional use...

The OE battery is 540CCA, and about 8" long, there IS room for a bigger (longer) battery I believe.
Need to make sure the mesh cover does not intrude into that space.

A 9000# winch demands 650CCA minimum battery. A guy could buy a winch that needs 540CCA or less and
perhaps call it good. (well, not have an under-rated battery)

There are a LOT of 650+ CCA batteries but they are usually 10" long plus.

Who has a lot of time today to research out a 650CCA+ battery that is 7Wx9"x9"

I read a "traction battery" is best for a winch...???

If a guy added a front and rear 2" receiver hitch to his BX25 a guy could EASILY make
a bullet-proof, raming speed battery-box holder and get more battery, plus ballast .

Must find matching awesome BX25 front and rear receivers I like!

If a guy never pulls off his BH, I think there is a ton of room inside it, under your feet for a battery and
then a winch out the front .

W/O a backhoe, w/ the 2" Receiver Battery Box trick, a guy could mount the battery up front or rear
and same for the winch as he pleases. Perhaps a QD electrical cable (Anderson connectors) and
hook up as needed.

With all the time I have on my hands, I think this is doable...

Ron you could easily add a 2" receiver hitch to the rear of your BX25 and simply plug in
a winch, on and off as needed. It is way low, it is soild and you can use that steel for
something else, like a "multiple" log holder/ bulkhead.

 

[Tractor Seabee]

Artisan,

My problem with electric winches for pulling logs around the forest and to the wood lot is that the cable capacity (70') and that they are only for intermittent, not steady use; hence, my plan to use a PTO winch. 300" of 3/3 cable for the Surplus Center one and continous pulling as long as the engine runs. I have a 6 ton electric I use on my big 1 ton truck for which I have a 160A alternator and two 877CCA Batteries in paralell. It draws 350A fully loaded. That will do for any thing a smaller winch on the tractor would do.

Ron

 

[Artisan]

Mostly for my notes;

Interstate battery #MTP-35 is a 640CCA battery and it is 9"L x 6-7/8'W x 8-3/4"Tall

 

[Tractor Seabee]

Artisan has done a lot of brainstorming and inovations for his BX25. I am doing some of the same. Does anybody know how much overdesign is built into the BX25 FEL system. I need to increase lifting capacity if possible to be able to lift a pallet full of firewood. I am working on an attachment to use in place of the FEL bucket that moves the leverage almost 2feet closer to the tractor. Probabkly not enough. I have no idea how the lifting capacity is calculated except for the hydraulic system, the fulcrum point and leverage factor is beyond me. I have considered going up to 3" cylinders for the lift and 4" for the curl; but, not sure the FEL frame will withstand the increased force. I can lift a pallet of wood with the 3PT hitch but it does not lift high enough to put into a PU bed.

All you experts or wannabe experts out there; any brilliant ideas? Maybe some one at Messick's can weigh in on the overdesign factors of the FEL frame.

Ron

 

[bcp]

I can lift a pallet of wood with the 3PT hitch but it does not lift high enough to put into a PU bed.

You could make a pallet rack about the same height as the pickup bed, then make pallet forks that would work at those levels. You might be able to just move your lower pins and make a new top link attachment point, depending on how yours is build. It wouldn't work to set the pallet on the ground, but that can be avoided using the higher rack.

Bruce

 

[Artisan]

Ron I purchased shims to bump up the PRV pressure from messicks
last week, should have them early this week...Just got in from
the job from he[[, I will find invoice w/ part numbers and links later..

 

[Artisan]

RON

CLICK HERE

If I remember right the first post #1, is alls one needs.

now lookin' for part numbers for shims...

 

[Artisan]

OK, Here are shim part numbers to bump up pressure on a BX25.
I will not do it till warranty is out, ehh mate?
You need a pressure gauge as well. I will get you those part numbers next.

 

[Artisan]

Here are the pressure gauge parts list, I have yet to buy them,
I am quit sure it is the correct stuff.
I got enough parts to be able to check pressure w/ a female QD
end and plug in a Male x male into the female QD so I can go
hollywood with it, in other words I can go both ways w/ those parts.
NO MORE DISCUSSION ON THAT! LOL

OK, there ya go, several days of research in one tidy package.
Now will someone bump the pressure up to EXTREMES and show us
just how tough these FEL's are please?

 

[Artisan]

Another scenario I have ponder'd and found a $olution to,
regarding lifting fire wood w/ a BX25, is employing stackable, wire frame /
wire mesh basket style pallets. They want
a LOT of money for them even used. I have found them for
as little as $75.00 EA but the company is a broker and
they REFUSE to give you the address of the units for fear
they will get cut out of the deal. So you HAVE to pay
shipping even if it is 1 mile away and buy w/ bad pics.

Perhaps some 36" x 36" x 30" Wire Basket style palletts would be
perfect but so much money. I mean I would want like 18 or
more of them.

I made my own but 1/2 full of wood is about alls my lil BX25
will handle. Bumping up the pressure 3-400lbs will help a LOT.

Here is the wire cage I built utilizing Pallet Rack Wire Frame Shelves.
To heavy, but dang it was fun to make.!