Loader BXing stumps!

[russellm]

yes, I may end up hiring someone like I did to have them bulldoze me a road down the hill a ways. But before I do, I need to do more clearing to find all the stumps! The tough thing about the Grapple is need to add an extra valve up front to use it and that adds to the expense!

 

[check]

Finished for the day... actually into the night and LED lights. Having too much fun! Big 'ole burn pile going too. <img src="http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/files/kubota-owning-operating/444295-bxing-stumps-img_6484-jpg"/> <img src="http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/files/kubota-owning-operating/444296-bxing-stumps-img_6485-jpg"/> What is my BX looking at? Tomorrow's task to pull out another herkin' stump! Beautiful sunsets the last couple of days. Here is a shot of last night. Today finally clouded over and it felt like rain but nope... just good burning weather. On fire watch again this evening... and lovin' it! <img src="http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/files/kubota-owning-operating/444299-bxing-stumps-img_6486-jpg"/> <img src="http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/files/kubota-owning-operating/444298-bxing-stumps-img_6478-jpg"/>

Wow - nice view DE!

 

[check]

Hey Russell... sounds like you are addicted. Sorry 'bout that but I didn't start it. :laughing: 275hrs later I am wishing I had a grapple and quick attach for the brush and debris removal. I am on the home stretch of clearing and burning the debris as well as harvesting firewood and I have done it with mainly using the FEL and a chain and hooks on the bucket. The grapple would have been a much better tool. Now I don't think I can justify it. Stumps are a challenge and demand creativity. I have been learning how to wrestle with these things. All shapes, sizes, and weights. Depending on the number and size of stumps you have, you may want to hire an experienced operator with a large excavator to come in for a day. Then you can deal with the mess at your leisure and 'scape your property the way you want things.

I agree. One or two stumps, OK, but if you have a lot, bring in a big, honkin' hoe and it will remove each stump in seconds!

 

[Rustyferrious]

Russ, what size roots are you not able to cut through with the ripper? How far from the stump are you cutting? I'm asking because I was interested in the BXpanded serrated ripper. Thanks,

 

[russellm]

Russ, what size roots are you not able to cut through with the ripper? How far from the stump are you cutting? I'm asking because I was interested in the BXpanded serrated ripper. Thanks,

The main reason I had bought it was to aid me in clearing roots as I dug a 500 ft trench to run power/low voltage conduits to my gate. I would estimate I was dealing with roots in the 1-2" range.

 

[mshumack]

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What a beautiful view.

 

[radair]

Forks make life so much easier for moving stumps like this. I built a set of forks out of 2x4s when I had a BX. They might look a bit flimsy but I loaded these over and over with heavy oak logs and they never failed. I ran pieces of plywood over the holes where I bolted thru the sides of the bucket (same holes the toothbar used) and fitted the ends of the forks snug against the back of the bucket. Cost was zero dollars. I eventually ended up buying a set of chain-on forks off eBay for $135 and am still using them on the B3000. Invaluable.

DE, you have an awesome looking spot there. Nice work!

 

[dragoneggs]

Forks make life so much easier for moving stumps like this. I built a set of forks out of 2x4s when I had a BX. They might look a bit flimsy but I loaded these over and over with heavy oak logs and they never failed. I ran pieces of plywood over the holes where I bolted thru the sides of the bucket (same holes the toothbar used) and fitted the ends of the forks snug against the back of the bucket. Cost was zero dollars. I eventually ended up buying a set of chain-on forks off eBay for $135 and am still using them on the B3000. Invaluable.

DE, you have an awesome looking spot there. Nice work!

Thanks, Radair... I like your homemade forks, might have to do something like that as temporary until I get some 'real' ones. Beauty is you can burn them when you are done or even if not they are still biodegradable... ha, ha! :laughing:

 

[Rustyferrious]

Yep. 2in on the rear and 1.25's in the fronts. Another great addition.

Dragon, I was looking at the bro-tek wheel spacers. My property slopes every which way and I would sure like a little more stability in my life. You put 2" spacers on your BX. Is there a reason you did not go with the 3"?

 

[SLIMSHADIE]

Probably MMM,

From Bro-Tek


Please note that some rear spacers may interfere with the mid mount mower (MMM). Here are some guidelines:

• The 1.25 in spacers will work with all known 54" and 60" mowers
» BX Models with RCK54-23BX (54" Deck) must use 1.25" spacers
• 1.5 inch spacers will work with most 54" and all 60" mowers
» BX Models with RCK54P-23BX (54" Deck) can use 1.5" spacers
• 2 inch spacers only work with the 60" deck
• 3 inch spacers will not work with most MMM decks
• All spacers for the Kubota BX series will work with the 48" deck
3 inch spacers are the most stable option giving the widest wheelbase, but will not work with mower decks. Prices are for a set of two spacers which will fit either the front or rear as labeled. All required hardware is included.