BX25D. Mod #1 and continued.

[WaxMan]

Funny, I had a dream last night that I was in 4shorts neighborhood my wife and I were driving around and I saw his shop I said oooh thats Paul Shorts shop we have to stop. We stopped he didn't want anything to do with me then I told him I was WaxMan from TBN and he personally showed me his whole operation he had hundreds of employees,
the shop when on and on he made everything from toasters to tv's . This morning I woke and thought something is wrong if I dream about 4shorts.
I really have to stop reading his posts.

 

[mjncad]

Now that's a hoot Waxman.

 

[4shorts]

Nice job check 6, I like your mirrors, simple but effective, the switch looks factory. When it comes to lights 4shorts is the king, his rops light is the way to go on a bx

Thank you my friend. As I said from the get go when putting the lights on that they'll never be used because I'll never be out in the dark. Well its the complete opposite, I find that because of the lights I'm working a few hours every evening after dark so I'm pretty happy with that. :cool2:

Funny, I had a dream last night that I was in 4shorts neighborhood my wife and I were driving around and I saw his shop I said oooh thats Paul Shorts shop we have to stop. We stopped he didn't want anything to do with me then I told him I was WaxMan from TBN and he personally showed me his whole operation he had hundreds of employees,
the shop when on and on he made everything from toasters to tv's . This morning I woke and thought something is wrong if I dream about 4shorts.
I really have to stop reading his posts.

But but but... It did happen. It wasn't a dream you looked at the BX and said " I'm ashamed of you! That tractor is filthy, get me cloths and lots of wax". The next thing I know is my BX is as clean as check 6's :laughing:

Here's a little tub bit about me. I LOVE cheezies BUT I can not eat any of them two hours before bed time because if I do I WILL certainly have dreams and as we say here in Newfoundland " be in the rats all night ". Its nasty stuff on me. Their like a bad drug. Well now you all know where all these mod ideas come from :laughing:

To my friend Waxman. Thanks for the chuckle. :drink:

Now that's a hoot Waxman.

Oh man. What a laugh

 

[sixdogs]

Check 6--great photos and I love the wheel. On the request for lights with the switch built in, I did that and regret it. My desire was to avoid the extra wiring and keep it as simple as possible but the switches on the units I bought (from an ag dealer) are too light duty and are wired with wire not thick enough). They don't work right half the time and I'm never sure if the switch is in the "on" or "off" position. The switch could come on at 2AM and drain the battery to zero.
Maybe I'll just try to find better quality switches because the ones that are in it are pure light-duty junk. I don't recall the brand name but they are USA made and I think the name is on the back if anyone wants it.

If you must have a light with a swich, buy the Kubota accessory one. It's expensive but is first class.

 

[4shorts]

Good point on the switch. When I did my lighting I installed an auxiliary fuse panel and a 40 amp relay with all waterproof switches with led lights in them to show they are on. None of my lights will work unless the ign switch is on. As for check 6's switch he could still use a protective boot that might help keep any water out.

Boot, Protective Switch - LittleMachineShop.com

 

[sixdogs]

The lights I bought with the switch built it came with a nice protective rubber cover on them. The switch appears to low quality and the wire too thin so after a few weeks they don't work right. Solution is to replace the switch or buy different lights and wire direct. Other than the Kubota factory lights I could only find this one light with the switch built in.

Good point on the switch. When I did my lighting I installed an auxiliary fuse panel and a 40 amp relay with all waterproof switches with led lights in them to show they are on. None of my lights will work unless the ign switch is on. As for check 6's switch he could still use a protective boot that might help keep any water out.

Boot, Protective Switch - LittleMachineShop.com

 

[4shorts]

Well its a long weekend for us Canadians so that gives me some extra time to get some more of my outdoor project done. Got the road down, all the class "A" is spread and I got all the trees removed to widen the road. The pad is laid for the we storage shed as well.
Next week I'll be getting the 5740 involved in the project as well.
Its foggy here today with drizzle and at only 4 Celsius and a lot of wind its cold out BUT I'm not quitting. Giving up is not in the equation. Some of these trees were really tall and in a tight area so I went up half way first and cut the first half to make it more manageable.

 

[PapaPerk]

Looks like you're really working' the little BX. Now that you have used it... What do you think of it? Plenty of machine or wish you had gone up one size to a B?

Great pics btw!

 

[4shorts]

Looks like you're really working' the little BX. Now that you have used it... What do you think of it? Plenty of machine or wish you had gone up one size to a B?

Great pics btw!

Thank you sir. Well let me put it to you this way.

In order to get this BX from me you'll have to pry it from my dead fingers. I have NEVER had a tool as useful as this little machine. Its got 32 hours on it and I can assure you its worked like a dog for 30 of them.

I love the fact it can get where its needed. It sips fuel and its not powerful enough to tear itself up yet powerful enough to get the job done. Even my wife loves the little tractor and commented on how much easier it is to do things around the property. :thumbsup:

 

[ultrarunner]

The BX TLB are often referred to as the Swiss Army Knife of tractors...

Just so darn useful/versatile in a small package!

My neighbor keeps reminding me if I ever sell to think of him first!

 

[PapaPerk]

Thank you sir. Well let me put it to you this way.

In order to get this BX from me you'll have to pry it from my dead fingers. I have NEVER had a tool as useful as this little machine. Its got 32 hours on it and I can assure you its worked like a dog for 30 of them.

I love the fact it can get where its needed. It sips fuel and its not powerful enough to tear itself up yet powerful enough to get the job done. Even my wife loves the little tractor and commented on how much easier it is to do things around the property. :thumbsup:

Thank u for the first hand feedback. Like you, I have a grand L but need something for yard mowing and landscaping work. I want a backhoe too. So my choices are the BX25D or the B2620. Still researching what would be best for me.

 

[4shorts]

The BX TLB are often referred to as the Swiss Army Knife of tractors...

Just so darn useful/versatile in a small package!

My neighbor keeps reminding me if I ever sell to think of him first!

Yup. I've heard that said about them before and I totally agree. :thumbsup:

Thank u for the first hand feedback. Like you, I have a grand L but need something for yard mowing and landscaping work. I want a backhoe too. So my choices are the BX25D or the B2620. Still researching what would be best for me.

Your kindly welcome. I really like our Grand L but man this BX25D is over the top. FEL,back hoe,chipper,QC FEL. Man its got everything covered for my needs. :cool2:

Well I almost froze to death but after 12 hours today I can now get the 5740 down back so I'm ahead of the game now.
I was going to put a POV camera on the BX today but the drizzle started and ruined that idea but I'll try to do it again if we EVER get good weather

 

[farmgirl19]

OK, I don't have the same level of talent as the rest of you that do mods, but here is mine! Maybe some of you that deal with mesquites will understand where I am coming from and what prompted my idea.

Mesquites have THORNS and are hard on tires. Sometimes, you have to fix more than one flat a day, due to those buggers. I got very tired of that, so decided to come up with other ideas. Well, here is my mod. I put 26 ply, retread AIRCRAFT tires on the front of my JD 1050! I finally got out today, and did some brush hogging, (8 acres, 20 to go!) to see how they feel. They are a bit harder rubber, with less tread depth, so slightly rougher, ride on the front. Very slightly, where I am mowing. If I were on a really steep hill, with wet grass or mud, they might also be slower to turn than the normal tires, but given that we had 1.8 inches of rain Wednesday night, and I was out on Saturday mowing, not a huge issue, but might be, under the right circumstances.

No change in height or other, so here are my few pics.

 

[WaxMan]

OK, I don't have the same level of talent as the rest of you that do mods, but here is mine! Maybe some of you that deal with mesquites will understand where I am coming from and what prompted my idea.

Mesquites have THORNS and are hard on tires. Sometimes, you have to fix more than one flat a day, due to those buggers. I got very tired of that, so decided to come up with other ideas. Well, here is my mod. I put 26 ply, retread AIRCRAFT tires on the front of my JD 1050! I finally got out today, and did some brush hogging, (8 acres, 20 to go!) to see how they feel. They are a bit harder rubber, with less tread depth, so slightly rougher, ride on the front. Very slightly, where I am mowing. If I were on a really steep hill, with wet grass or mud, they might also be slower to turn than the normal tires, but given that we had 1.8 inches of rain Wednesday night, and I was out on Saturday mowing, not a huge issue, but might be, under the right circumstances.

No change in height or other, so here are my few pics.

Looks like it works well compared to the other tires, I can't believe those thorns, I guess No running thru the fields barefoot at your place.

 

[farmgirl19]

Looks like it works well compared to the other tires, I can't believe those thorns, I guess No running thru the fields barefoot at your place.

I am tech challenged, so couldn't get photos to separate into the "before" and "after", so hope everyone could tell, If not let me know, and I'll try to share in a different manner.

I was raised a "country girl", so run through most places barefoot, but those blasted thorns don't compost, even after 20 years, so I don't run barefooted through certain pastures! I'm going into the worst mesquite/thorn patch to mow tomorrow, so will REALLY put them to the test. If all is good by the end of the day tomorrow, I'll know this is the last set of front tires I'll be buying for the 1050, unless something really weird happens!

 

[ultrarunner]

Thank u for the first hand feedback. Like you, I have a grand L but need something for yard mowing and landscaping work. I want a backhoe too. So my choices are the BX25D or the B2620. Still researching what would be best for me.

Can't say anything bad about my BX23...

I do like the B series for two reasons... the larger front tires would be a plus over rough ground and the higher ground clearance without the concern of the exposed hydro fan...

Don't think you could go wrong with either...

Can't comment on the mowing since I still use my walk behind for that...

 

[WaxMan]

I am tech challenged, so couldn't get photos to separate into the "before" and "after", so hope everyone could tell, If not let me know, and I'll try to share in a different manner.

I was raised a "country girl", so run through most places barefoot, but those blasted thorns don't compost, even after 20 years, so I don't run barefooted through certain pastures! I'm going into the worst mesquite/thorn patch to mow tomorrow, so will REALLY put them to the test. If all is good by the end of the day tomorrow, I'll know this is the last set of front tires I'll be buying for the 1050, unless something really weird happens!

I would be very surprised if those thorns stick into your hard rubber tires, let us know with a picture after your done.

 

[PapaPerk]

Can't say anything bad about my BX23...

I do like the B series for two reasons... the larger front tires would be a plus over rough ground and the higher ground clearance without the concern of the exposed hydro fan...

Don't think you could go wrong with either...

Can't comment on the mowing since I still use my walk behind for that...

Thank you for the info!

 

[farmgirl19]

I would be very surprised if those thorns stick into your hard rubber tires, let us know with a picture after your done.

Thanks, WaxMan! I just realized this was in a Kubota section. Sorry all! I am bad about seeing the thread and jumping in. Will update after tomorrow's fun anyway. Maybe some will find it useful, no matter what they drive!

 

[WaxMan]

Thanks, WaxMan! I just realized this was in a Kubota section. Sorry all! I am bad about seeing the thread and jumping in. Will update after tomorrow's fun anyway. Maybe some will find it useful, no matter what they drive!

TBN all the same here, we won't hold that green color against you. Your tractor looks like its in very good shape for being all green and yellow just kidding... It does look good , little wax it will look new.