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Arguably I overbought, it's true. I could have gotten by with a TG or something of the like. But on advice of some tractorheads on TBN, I bought the BX2200 with the 60 inch deck and a FEL. I don't regret that decision one bit!!! I enjoyed it for a number of years and eventually swapped the...

Good morning all. I'm selling my BX2200 and one element of research I'd like to do is to understand the current MSRP (and street price if you know it) for the current comparable model to BX2200. I see they've got several BX models now, and I've not really kept up with them. I know that Kubota...

Hi everyone! I thought I'd pop back in to see if someone can give me a sense of direction on how to asses a value for my BX2200. I bought it the summer of 2001. It has 425 hours on it. I've done all of the services (and then some right.... we're TBN'ers!!!! haha). It is a Kubota 60" deck...

Oh geeze. My deck is full of hydro fluid. Splashed up all over the place. Stripes on the lawn. Yuk. Still, 13 years old... I guess I can't complain too much. I tracked it down to approximately where the lines for the steering pass back up through the frame from the engine compartment...

I just did my oil in the spring, so I'm good to go for a while, but having recently sold a car, I now realize I have a little stash of premium German synthetic oil (Liqui-Moly) that no longer has a purpose. It is rated for diesel (even the the car was not diesel). However it is 5W-30. I...

I seem to recall there were some die hard Redline oil guys, and some who preferred the OEM stuff. I need to get the job done this weekend and I'd like to just pick up some oil at autozone down the road. I actually still have a new WIX filter. Is there a good diesel oil that meets all the...

After 12 years, "I suppose"... it's due. :ashamed: I have the two filters and I'll knock it out today. My question is probably an easy one. What's the thing I've annotated here with the red arrow? And do I need to get that changed too? Thanks all!

I'm really frustrated by the ROPS getting n the way when I mow near smal trees etc. I've been debating just removing it. I had not in the past because I had a FEL, but the FEL goes to a new owner tomorrow. I've been mowing the same yard for 12 years and there's just now way the BX is going...

I'm moving to a smaller place. 0.7 acre lawn, pretty flat with a little downward slope to the front lawn. I will no longer have easy access to a place to dump grass clippings. I have a 12 y/o Kubota BX2200 with a 60" deck, a rear bagger and a FEL. I just sold the FEL so I'm got a bit of cash...

Any thoughts or advice greatly appreciated. A few immediate thoughts come to mond. 1. Will I need to drain all of the UDT fluid? 2. Do I need to purchase plugs for where the hydro lines leave and go to the loader quick connects? Thanks in advance for the help. The buyer and I are attacking...

EDIT --- Never mind. It's sold now. We came to a deal much quicker than I expected due to excellent communications from the buyer. It's a little less than I was thinking and more than he originally offered/was thinking. That's the definition of fair eh? Thanks all! . . .I need a little help...

I posted the other day of a potential move to a neighborhood where all I'd ever need to do is mow. Snowblowing is done by a dedicated walk behind that I have. I was considering getting a zero turn and selling off the BX, but now I'm thinking of keeping the BX, 60" deck and rear PTO driven...

Hi all, I may be getting a smaller place in a nice little neighborhood and I am considering selling my BX2200 and getting a smaller grass-mower-only kind of machine. A few questions come to mind. What's the right size Kubota (or is there a better fit/solution/brand) mower for about .7 acres...

It is nearly certain that I'll be moving and I'll only be able to use a very small mower at the new place. I have a 330 hour, meticulously maintained (and documented maintenance) BX2200 with the loader, 60" deck and the Kubota rear bagger. Can anyone recommend a good way to determine a fair...

I really needed to get an oil change done yesterday. I stopped at Advanced Auto and the only oil they had in the diesel section was Rotella (from Shell) in 10W30. They had other brands in other weights. The oil didn't SAY diesel but had a CJ-4 rating which seemed based on my web searching to...

Many many moons ago I did my own 50 hour service. I'm due to do the Hydro service again. Probably the front axle. Definitely the engine oil and all the greasing etc. I thought there used to be a how to on the hydro fluid change. Anyone have a link to it? Thanks!

In order to completely remove a FEL and put it on another tractor, is it true that the floor board, ROPS and seat all have to come off? I thought I could snake the hard lines out without doing all of that. Someone suggested otherwise... Thx!

I have a guy interested in my loader that I am selling. I have a BX-2200. He has a BX-1860. Will it blend... er uh, I mean fit properly? :)

So as I've decided to sell my FEL and purpose my BX for mowing only, I have been considering dispatching with the ROPS. It is in the way quite often around trees. I have used this machine on my lot for nearly 10 years and aside from the times when I've used the FEL, I have never come close to...

I need to drop by more often. It's awesome to see all the old names. I used to live on here, but life got busy and I hadn't been around in a while. I decided this year to forgo the winter switch up and just buy a manual snow blower, so I stopped by to put my loader and backblade on the...

My BX-2200 has a loader that I use so infrequently, I have been considering selling it. In the last 5 years I've used it only to aid in moving snow, and next year I am transitioning to snow blower. Any advice on the value of a used BX-2200 FEL is appreciated. Other items I will be selling...

First post in over a year. I had to hit TBN and share this with the boys! SchF blog Sweet Georgia Brown, gitár trióra és traktorra

As soon as I saw this, I knew I had to get back to TBN! SchF blog Sweet Georgia Brown, gitár trióra és traktorra Enjoy!

I was wondering if anyone had used one and if they could share with me their insights. Easy to use, hard to use? Too heavy? Better of sticking with the ladder and trimming that way? I have 1-00 foot of hedgeline that is (ideally) about 8 or 9 foot tall. Currently it is 12 in some places (10...

I have a weight kit for a BX that I had gotten some time ago to use with my FEL. Now that I have the bagger, I tend to just leave that on. While the weight kit is a little more ideal for FEL work because it isn't as bulky and long, I still doubt I'll use it anymore. I looked it up and I paid...

At the end of my mowing session yesterday, I dropped the tractor to idle (PTO disengaged) and noticed that my hydro was making a bit of a crackling sound. Seemed to be coming from the rear. Sounded more like hydraulic snapping than mechanical. The tractor seemed hot (toward the rear - lifter...

Since my local dealer can't sell me AGMA 5EP Amoco Permagear EP220, and since I understand this stuff is generally not sold in consumer packaged quanities, I am wondering what those of you who own BX baggers are using the the gearboxes. I have heard in a post on the oil forum last summer that...

I had my three point torn up to hook my bagger on for the summer. Now I need to restore it for my back blade. One simple quick question. In reference to the two vertical links that drop down from the lifting arm, and hook on to the two horizontal links. Where they attach, there are short...

Would any of you BX owners be so kind as to walk me through a coolant change on my BX-2200. It is nearly 6 years old, yet the local shop seemed perplexed as to why I'd want to change the coolant. I've never done coolant on any vehicle before, but I'm hoping it isn't all that hard. I...

Where am I going to find this stuff? My bagger for my Kubota BX has two gear boxes that call for 5 oz of this stuff per gearbox. My local dealer said it is not sold in consumer sized packages. Any ideas what I should do? Good places to look? My dealer called Kubota and they were like "He...

Hi, I just bought a used bagger for the BX, and the way the chute attaches to the deck looks different than the ones I've seen posted on this board by other members. Specifically there seems to be a metal bracket that is used to hold the spring loaded chute open. I've attached the pic of what...

Hi guys! I just bought a used bagger for my BX. I got it mounted and leveled (+/- 3/16inch). I have not put on the chute and attached it to the deck yet. I want to change the gearbox oil first. Anyone have pointers on how the heck to get at them and how to change the oil? My manual tells...

Western PA near Cranberry Township. He is moving to Mississippi on Thursday and is looking for a quick sale. I bought his bagger. If you are interested, PM me for his number. It is clean as heck with only ~ 250 hours on it. I think it was a 2002...

I'm back, I'm back!!! I'm so excited. In one day, I have aquired a bagger for the BX (on the wish list the entire 5 years I have owned the BX), and now, I can finally post to TBN as my original alter-ego rOgUe. $800 Used perhaps 150 hours - MAX. Pretty nice shape. How'd I do? Of course I...

Is now a good time to start killing grubs. Last year, they destroyed my lawn. The must die..die DIE DIE!!! DIIIIIEEEEE GRUBBY GRUBS!!! Sorry... So I was thinking of trying the milky spore, but I'm not opposed to other methods. I want to hit them hard, and often and forever and kill...

I stopped at the dealer today for the first time in many moons. I noticed (how could you not) the new aerodynamic design of the hoods. Let's just say I'm glad I got one before they made that marketing decision. Oh well, I guess it doesn't matter, I just thought I'd ping the board and see...

January 30 and I\'ve only tractored 2 times!!!! Hi guys! I've been away from the site as of late. Thought I'd check in. Interesting to note that I've only plowed once (and had the tractor out once to pull my neighbor out of his yard). I hope everyone is well. I'm tucked away till spring...

I tried 10W-40 Amsoil and it was WAY too rough in the dead of winter when first starting. I need to go back to 10W-30 (my annual oil change is due), but I would still like to stay synth. Anybody a firm believer in one or another brand? Thanks all!

Botaconstrictor hasn\'t run in 7 weeks My grass is a tan as a ... really tan thing! We had a fair dry spell and some heat and the grass went tan. Now, it seems no matter how much rain we get, the grass is hestiant to com eback. Perhaps the het is keeping it dormant. Fine by me. I'm saving...

It’s a dinosaur. My house is 56 years old and I’m very sure this tree watched the house go up. BUT - - Walnuts are sticky sappy trees that drop immense amounts of icky sticky refuse. There is a maple nearby that will likely fill in the sky-hole. The tree is indeed a majestic cornerstone of...

Yeah yeah ha ha! No more sports cars, titanium racing bicycles, no more flying airplanes, now all I'm worried about is whether I can make corn grow. So the question is! How much corn must I plant to insure pollination. My wife (a farm girl) insists that a little garden can't support corn...

I stopped in to my local dealer the other day to check on the price of a coolant change. He looked at me like I was joking. He waited for the punch line… I finally convinced him I was serious and he asked e why I would want that done. I mentioned that it was my understanding that the...

I need to till a small garden this year for me, and my parents and brother live close and suggested we go together and buy one. Well, I'm inclined to think that a small push tiller would probably be so much cheaper than a tractor tiller (and given my modest needs)... BUT - Is there a tractor...

I just realized we are ALMOST out of the woods here (but my wife reminds me of the blizzard of 94). I have only used my tractor to clean the driveway twice. Not too bad at all! I would have NO problem if not one more flake fell from now through the end. This morning I saw a robin...

ok.. Snow, not water.. but I've always been a Johnny Cash fan. Anyway, warm up the tractor, we're about to get dumped on. First decent snow of the year for Western PA. We had about 4" left that had accumulated up in the last few weeks, but I can hear a big dump comming. YEAH!! Loader work!

I am purchasing a 800lb gun/fire safe. I have the pick of many freinds to borrow trucks from, and all will say yes. However, I don't want to harm their trucks. IS there any trucks not rated for such a load. The smallest is a ranger. See.. safe!

I'm drinking my coffee and thinking about the recent rash of lasers being fired into cockpits of airliners. I work as an engineer, and I just can't figure out how anybody is going to catch the perps unless they install sensor gear on every aircraft. So I thought it would be interesting to hear...

Three years ago I bought a 50 year old ranch style house. The chimney was in fine shape with an 8” ceramic liner. At the top of the chimney are 4 brick pillars that support a cement slab that acts as a chimney cap. All of this was in good shape. I had the old natural gas fired boiler style...

I bought a few WIX filters for my BX2200 and I installed the first one yesterday. I really was left wondering why I was switching from the OEM. The WIX was at least as much or more than the OEM (~$7.00). And looking at them, the OEM was bigger, with less empty space inside (presumably empty...

I've got a 2003 Honda Oddessey (3.5l V-6) w/ 10,000 miles on it. With 2,000 miles on an oil change, the oil is caramel colored I've got a 2004 Jeep Wrangler (4.0l I-6) w/ 15,000 miles on it With 2000 miles on an oil change it's oil is black as sin. I can't understand why. I used to think...

Poor horse... dead all this time and I'm still beating it! Thanks for the help getting the WIX # for my BX2200 oil filter. There are better than WIX perhaps, and there certainly are worse. I ordered 2. WIX is relatively easy for me to get around here... Now for the oil. I've heard Rotella...

(also posted in oils fuels) Hi all! I'll keep this simple. I need to go synth because I store in an unheated shed, and I had alot of trouble starting when REALLLY cold. I'd like to go with a WIX filter and synthetic oil. I cannot find the right WIX # for the BX2200. And I need a...

Hi, I'll keep this simple. I need to go synth because I store in an unheated shed, and I had alot of trouble starting when REALLLY cold. I'd like to go with a WIX filter and synthetic oil. I cannot find the right WIX # for the BX2200. And I need a reccomendation for a good brand and type of...

I have a problem (more than one to be sure ) My chimney caps need to be replaced. They are a flat concrete cap (4" thick, say 24" x 32" for the small one, and the big one is nearly twice as big). The small one is falling apart and I'm afraid it will soon collapse into the chimney. So, I...

My level seems good when hot but I can't see any coolant when cold. Is that normal? If I need to add, do I need to be concerned about matching type exactly? What brand/type?

I spilled 2 or 3 pints of diesel on the plywood floor of my shed (and on the loader bucket). Will it just evaporate? Do I need to be concerned long term about flamability? Will the bucket rust because of the diesel? Thanks,

I've heard of milky spore, but I am dubious of its effectiveness, especially in a place that gets hard winters. But if you disagree, let me know. Anyway, I see the brown spots comming, and I really don't want those grubs killing my lawn again. I have little kids, but if I have to use...

I searched but can't seem to land it. I know there was a good thread on how to do it. Also, I'd like your opinion. I have 140-150 hours and my BX is 3 1/2 years old. Should I change the coolant, or leave it be? If I leave it be, I think I need to add a bit, so what type should I use (I...

Some of you may remeber theat I was in the process of purchasing 3.2 acres that an old woman in my neighborhood had owned for 60 years. I'll leave out the excrusiating details, but in short, my lawyer found a $1200 lean placed in 1959 when the water company came through here. I guess it was...

Garden bench 4x4\'s. How deep (in concrete)? I'm building an L shaped bench on pressure treated 4x4's buried in holes filled with concrete. I will then use cedar 2x2's to make the top. I'm not sure how deep I need to go (or how wide of a hole as well) to make sure it is stable. I am...

I didn't want to bring this up in the other post and risk t being high jacked from the original intent. It just occurred to me that on current pace, it will be about 14 years before my wife breaks 100,000 miles in our Odyssey. I have the oil changed ever 3 months. I also try to rotate the...

Ok.. I know most of you came in here to tell me that the BX22 and BX23 have a sturier frame etc etc and so they can do it but the BX is not beefy enough for the task. Thanks for dropping by, but I'm gonna ask a slightly different question. I took a good hard look at a 23, and I don't see any...

I just bought 3.2 acres that has a good bit of old junk on it. Metal scraps, tires, you know the drill. I'm sure I could fill AT LEAST a small dumpster, perhaps a mid to large. What I'm wondering is what is the typical cost of these things, and do they let you keep them until they are full...

Wow have I burned alot of time on this forum!!!

I want to block the view of a utility pole. I plan to plant a pine, so that it is blocked year round. I will keep it back far enough so that it will never interfere with the lines and access to the pole itself. I'd like a blue spruce, but I've heard they grow slowly. Any reccomendations?

I haven't even had a chance to get to the dealer yet. What the heck is a brush hog, just a heavy duty RFM? Two blades? How big of one will the BX run? So much to learn so little time (or $$$)

I just picked up 3.2 acres and had to pay more than I wanted for it. I want to keep the view from my house untouched, but to recoup some of the cash, I'd consider having some loggers in to selectivly cut some of the more valuable trees. Any idea what trees are worth? I've no idea if its $19...

Looks like this additional land is mine. I am thinking I need a toothbar and perhaps a brush hog. It is stepped and steep in some areas. Sloped in all areas. Heavily wooded with everything from big weeds to 150 year old trees and every age of tree in between. I'd like to clear it enough to...

It looks pretty promising that I will be purchasing a 3.2 acre valley across the street from my home. I am purchasing it mainly to protect my view. It is not terribly builder friendly as it has about a 50 foot drop from the highest to the lowest part. It is stepped and has some flat areas...

So my first mow was pointless as the grass was really not as long as it looked. The only thing I effectivly cut (with my spanking new blades) was a sand stone. I went out today to cut the now lush and fast growing grass, only to find myself leaving huge stripes. Some time later I discovered...

There is 3.2 acres (I know that doesn't seem like much to most of you) available directly accross the street from me. This land is very steep and not terribly attractive to builders, but for me, it means the difference between a view of cherry blossoms in the spring, or a view of R2 (two...

bx2200 60\" deck maintenance I remembered that last year my deck was getting a bit noisy, so I knew that the first thing this spring I wanted to go over it. I changed the blades (bought new ones and sent the old to be sharpend). Greased it up, and changed the gearbox fluid. By the way, cut...

Hi all! I’m thinking of doing some maintenance this weekend and one of the things I think I need to address is the gear box on my 60” deck. Any recommendations on brand and type of fluid for the gearbox? Also, I’m thinking of going to synthetic oil in the tractor. Is 110 hours enough time...

I added fuel additive to the tractor, but stupidly I must have forgotten to add it to my yellow 6 gallon can. I have probably 2 or 3 gallons in it and it is definitly hosed up because it won't pour through the screen in the nozzel. If I warm it up, will it heal? Or do I need to dispose of it...

We have a few inches of ice pellets on top of last nights snow. I went out to start the tractor and it is more appearent to me now that I do indeed need a battery. My BX is almost 3 years old. I do not think the battery would be warrantee would it?? Besides, I really need to go NOW and get a...

Could\'nt start the BX again today! Clearly this appears to be temperature related. In the shed it was around 15F and it was certainly colder over night. My question is: Is it hurting my tractor for me to turn it over for long periods of time5 to 10 seconds of turning over before letting off...

This morning I went out to the shed to get my BX for some light snow removal. I have about 3 ½ inches, and I wanted to hit my neighbors too. I held the glow plugs (and therefore the fuel pump) for 30 seconds and gave it a shot. No start. I tried and tried and while it seemed like it was...

Gee wiz I wish I had gone 72\" on the RB 60 inches doesn't even begin to strain the BX2200 even at just 20% power. A 72" would have been the ticket so long as you could get it to rotate. And even the rotate thing isn't all that important. Now that I have some experience, I am pretty...

I gave a buck to a bum who looked sharper!

Somebody told me about this last year and it worked great. When you get the tree home and you are ready to put it up, do the following: Make a fresh cut (most people know this already) of about and inch off the bottom. Drill a hole in the center of the trunk (I used my biggest bit, probably 5/8...

Guns! - I promised (yes it\'s rural related..) Several years ago I had a pretty nice little setup for firearms. A good deer rifle, A nice over and under for shooting clays, and a few pistols for sport and home defense. Then... I had my son. I was so overwelmed with the little one, that when...

I have a 50ish year old ranch with rock wool insulation. The best I can tell is that rock wool is nothing but fiberglass. The insulation has a vapor barrier (where it is intact) and it seems to be installed right based on the instructions printed on its paper backing. It is perhaps 3 to 5...

November 22nd and instead of shoveling snow I\'m... An absolute gift to be Jeeping while listening to Christmas carols on the radio. After all I'm in PA not Texas!

Ok, so this morning I went to check out the new 2230. I didn't care for the badgeing changes. They were a bit flashy. I have no clue why one would want cruise control on a hydrostatic transmission tractor. I don't think it could be any easier than that foot peddal. I did think the air filter...

1/4\" brass bar stock - Where can I find it? I need a piece of 1/4" brass bar stock about 5" long (or more). Any ideas where I can buy it? None of the local places have it that size. Thanks,

My deck started sounding a little different yesterday. I'm not certain it's a problem, but I'm concerned enough to double check my gear oil today. I was wondering if I should have done this earlier. How often do you check the gear oil on your decks? I have never done mine (at 102 hours)...

I bought a new Wrangler Rubicon and was VERY surprised to find grease fittings! I didn't know they put them on cars anymore, but I guess a Jeep is a throwback to the good (bad?) old days. Anyway, there are a numbers of them that seem to be suspensions and steering related. I have a gun with...

I have found two snakes in the last few days. 1rst one was very small, all black with a yellow or whiteish mark behind its head. - It's now dead. 2nd one had that speckeled camo look (similar to a rattle snake, but I didnt see a rattle. Probably 14 - 16 inches long and very aggressive (or at...

I bought the Woods RB60 for my BX2200. It was $275 plus tax. It fits and works great on the BX with the ability to swing all the way around while still on the BX. I had them put the pins facing in. Is there an advantage to having the 2 lower arms of the three point spread further apart. I...

Yeah yeah.. my milage may vary! I'm just looking for a baseline. My local guy has a somewhat rusty used Land Pride RB1560 for $250. He said new ones are $500. That sounded pretty high for a new one,.. so I don't really know if the $250 is on the mark or not. Since LP is a pretty common...

Originally I was going to ask a "which one should I buy" question,... but I think I'm leaning Land Pride. The question I have now is, will it work. I had narrowed it to these three as they are availble locally and I hoped they would all work on my BX2200. New KK 60" - $190 - weight unknown...

Brands of implements - Let\'s rate them!! I am trying to make a selection based on photo's and "I've got's" opinions. The trouble with the “I got’s” is that some people found package deals and some got used and some didn’t get many choices based on timeframe or location. What I really don't...

Need a 5\' Rear Blade - Reccomendations?? I need a 5' rear blade for pushing snow. I would like to get a nice quality one and would love to have features that lend it to driveway plowing. Spring loaded tilt kickout? Rubber/plastic mold board? slide shoes? I really don't know. What is...

497.77777777777777777777777777778 Per LOad! Ka BAAAM! If you buy a tractor without a loader, what have you got.... a lawnmower. They should come with them straight from the factory! And all this with the ability to delicatly place the stone behind bushes next to the house, allittle here...

I wasn't positive where to go with this one, but I think oils fuels and lubes is NOT the right forum. Not enough Kubota owners... This is a parts question more than a lube question, so I hope this doesn't get moved. Ok then... The filter that came on my BX2200 when it was new, was a...

Simple as this... I hate to rake all of the leaves. I have tried mowing them, but the walnut leaves are so sticky, that they kind of hand around a lot. I was definite that this year I would get a bagger, and my problems would be gone... Unfortunately, the walnut tree has just begun to remind...

I'm contimplating the plung for this weekend. Any advice? I'm up betweeen the Wrangler Sport or Maybe the Rubicon.

Kind of an odd occurrance, but last night I was mowing and I was cutting in close (read: using the tractor body to push aside the lower branches) to a pne tree. Well the tree must have pulled the spring loaded rod that holds the deck to the lift arm. Half the deck fell to the ground. I...

I know they make a front plow (2 models I think) for around $2200-$2400, and I know I can buy a back blade (60") in the $300 range. But what I was wondering is, does anybody make a plow that replaces the bucket on the front end loader? My neighbor thought somebody might make something like...

I was just wondering, I am actually surprised that I don't know this yet. I am NOT trying to start another discussion of manufacturer warrantee claims . I JUST want to know the term (or terms, if they have powertrain and bumper to bumper). I never got the survey that I've heard others talk...

My freind told me that to use a FEL with his 1550, he has to remove the deck. Is this true and unavoidable? If it is, he will want to step in to a more adaptable machine (a BX perhaps ) Any advice is appreciated.

I live on the edge of a fairlly large tract of undevelped land. We get the occational deer, dozens of rabbits and now two groundhogs. The deer are fine, they just pass by. Perhaps every few weeks I'll see one. The rabbits are a little bad. They eat the stargazer lillies (and other flowers)...

I've been asked this question approximately 60 times in the last week. My three year old is persistent (what else does he have to do). My wife told him I would post the question on TBN and get a good answer there. After all, that's where papa gets all his information.

My shower doesn't work any more. The thingy you pull up on to make the water go to the shower instead of the tub came out and wont reattach. So I need to replace the spout that has that thngy on it. I removed the trim piece (set screws held it in place) Now I am looking at the spout going in...

Does anybody still break in cars or do you just drive em and forget about it? Any suggestions are appreciated. We pick up our new mini-van today!

Around here (Western PA. North of Pittsburgh 1 hour), you can find it (well outside of town) for perhaps $10,000/acre. WAAAYYY outside of town for $5,000-$7,000. How much can you get land for around you??

So you bit anyway huh?? Well I appreciate the read. I have about 3/4 acre for a yeard and I mow anothe 1/2 acre accross the street that another guy owns, but I can throw my grass and limbs over his hill so its a fair trade. There is probably 5 ot 6 acres of woods that he owns. When I bought...

A lot of people will probably say I shouldn't do this, but I do. When I mow, my son rides on the tractor with me (except for the relativly sloped left front yard. He loves it and I love having him along. The problem is he's getting bigger and the seatbelt isn't fitting as good as it did...

FEL wins by knockout, in a 10 minute per gas lantern bout (two latntern with concrete 5 gallon bases). I L O V E MY FEL! Then I wrapped the coper gas tubing arount a chunk of the 3 point and drug it right off the side of the house (tin snipped on the inside last week). BX2200 w mower = 1...

So I can cut the heck out of my lawn with my super duper tractor, but the lawn forgot to do its part. I am absolutely inundated with dandelions (the less than dandy variety). So although I do not typically care to dump a bunch of science powder on my lawn, I'm afraid that now I must. So... Weed...

Can you even imagine a more boring subject? I can't think of any better place than TBN to ask the question (lots of experience on this site), and I guess this is a good category to post it under. It's a simple problem: Old house (50 years), peeling paint (but only enough to look bad, not...

Well, I'm a bit surprised but I could not find any reference to jacking up the tractor in the manual. Looking underneath, I'm afraid that wherever I put it ma cause damage to the hydro or worse have the tractor slip. The closest thing the manual had was a picture of a strap lifting the tractor...

Shelving the Ags.. I\'m going back to turfs If you can only have one set of tires and you EVER intend on doing FEL work, I would have to agree that the Ag's are the way to go. I can also attest to their performance in snow. I will even admit that they really don't tear up (health) grass very...

Well, as I posted earlier, the loader was taken off for the first time a few days ago. Yesterday I took it off again (even easier the second time). I also took off the 3 pt weight kit, and cleaned a foot of leaves off the deck. If the bagger works as good collecting leaves as the belt guards...

Hi, I don't usually venture out of the tractor area, (it'd dangerous out here ) But I thought this might be a good place to get some thoughts from other on my situation. I have a VERY small shed with a Kubota BX2200 wedged in it. It took some horrendous hacking to get it in place, but it's...

I have no idea why I waited so long. It took me only 10 or 15 minutes (with a three year old "helping me",... probably 7 without). So off was no problem, but going back on was a bit tricky. It seemed that the "line up" was never quite right. But I just lowered it on and it wiggled itself in...

W O W! Yep, I can't believe I'm contemplating this either, but my need for the loader is quite diminished now and going from a 60" deck to a 54" is a negligible difference (for me). I found a guy with the TG1860 who wants to upsize to a BX. The hours are similar 30 on his 50 on mine (50 Hr...

BX Wannabe-But Isn\'t My friend is looking for a new small utility tractor (Like the BX). I have the 2200 and I told him all about it. To help him make a well reasoned decision, I sent him to TBN. Low and behold when he logs on, there stands the Massey Ferguson GC2300 on the front page...

Sorry to make you look,... but it just stuns me that I've typed out 400 posts. Then I look at what others have done. It seems unbelievable, but they do add up. Anyway,.. by far more were questions then answers (since I don't know too much stuff!). So thanks to those who've helped me out. I...

Perhaps this job is something best done off tractor, but I thought I'd ask. My grass seems to get thick thatch or dead grass strangling out new growth. This makes it hard to replant or over-seed. It also seems very hard in spots. I thought that a device that would tear it up a bit might kill...

Ye may find that the hose that attaches to the bottom of your BX's air filter (leading back to the air intake at the drivers feet) has come off the air filter. This results is air being directly sucked in to the air filter without the benifit of the grill filtering grass etc. There is a hose...

Ye may find that the hose that attaches to the bottom of your BX's air filter (leading back to the air intake at the drivers feet) has come off the air filter. This results is air being directly sucked in to the air filter without the benifit of the grill filtering grass etc. There is a hose...

I am/was trying to get a big root dug out, and the associated dirt and leaves, which had grown up under a man size gate, on a fence in the rear of my property. I was using the right corner of the FEL bucket to ram/push in to the root and twist it up and out. It seemed to be putting some torqu...

Yeah... I did nothing but park it. I used my BX perhaps three time, to shovel small snows off the drive with the loader. I didn't add any additives or take off the deck. I didn’t un-tension the mower belt. Heck, I didn't even wash it. In fact, I've not washed it yet, (almost one year from...

I've asked before and it seemed that at the time, not many people had the mulching kit, but I thought I'd float the question again since its time to start mowing (for me). I realize that some have stated that the BX mulches without the mulching kit simply due to a great deck design, but my...

Am I missing something? Why has no one reviewed the BX2200 (or 1800) in the review section yet. I'm hesitant to do it myself since there are so many who are more knowledgeable than I on the subject but, somebody should. Perhaps a group of us could come together offline, via e-mail and produce...

I suppose this applies to all tractors, but mines a BX and if you put BX on a post BOY do you get action around here:) This is the first full summer living at my new place with the BX. I had the tractor all last summer but we didn't move there until October. So I am realizing now, that I will...

I may have to sell the BX. Bummer,... Well I'm not certain yet, but that's one avenue I need to explore. Any reccomendations on what to ask? BX2200 (less than a year old) ~25hrs 60" MMM, FEL, Weight Kit, brush bar Garage kept.

I'd like to check on the accuracy of a statement made to me by a guy who used to work at a trucking company and seems to know about diesels etc. He claims that you should never low idle a diesel because the fuel does not atomize properly and therefore condenses on the cylinder walls interfering...

Some guys I know are advising me to add a bottle of blue STP on my next oil change. IS this OK for a diesel tractor. Should I also put this in my truck? Also any general advise on additives to fuel and/or oil is appreciated. Rogue

I finally got my grease and I'm about to grease her up! I've heard Boner (and others) say that it takes alot ALOT of grease. I've also heard people say that if you put too much in you can blow seals or something. Sooooo... Is there ANY fittings that I could damage if I over grease. If not, I...

I got my BX back from it's invasive surgery (main fuel tank replacement). I asked the dealer to find a weight kit and get it on before he brought it back to me because it's just plain skittish with the loader full. He selected a New Holland 3PH attachment and semi-circle weights. The paint...

I am refinishing hardwood floors in my house. It looks like when the sandings done, it will be very humid out (and in). Is there a problem putting poly down on boards that have been exposed to heat/humididty? Rogue

Well, its back (chained) on the flatbed and off to the dealer. He said he's never seen one leak there before (left side when seated) leaking at the top. He said I will have it in about a week. Has anyone experienced a fuel leak on a BX with the new black fuel tank? I know they had problems...

I searched this forum but I never have much luck doing that. My current issue (besides the fact that my fule tank is leaking), is that I want to buy grease and a grease gun to use on my BX. I need to do the 60" MMM and the FEL and the accelerator. The manual called for SAE multi purpose for the...

I've spent the last two evenings moving 10' to 20' branches out of my yard and accross the street to dump over my neighbors hill in to the woods. The BX FEL is a marvel. I love it. When I reached the bottom of the pile of brush, there was nothing left but small sticks mixed with bush material...

My BX comes tommarrow with the FEL on. The problem is, everything I own is in my garage. (still remodeling my new old house) Soo how long will the thing be, from the very back of the 3ph or ROPS (or whatever the furthest part of the back is) to the front of the FEL? I have to make some room. I...

I went to the dealer and test drove a BX with a FEL. I am adding the FEL to my BX. They are picking it up Monday and will return it Wed. While I need the FEL, and I am definitely getting it, my impression is that you should probably operate it with a resonably high throttle setting. When you...

I just got a house that has public water but ALSO has an old well that all the outside water faucets are hooked to. The problem is that I know nothing of wells and no water comes out of the faucets so I don't know what to do or who to call. The well is in a small well house with a basement...

(I actually posted this under Kubota owning by accident, sorry if you are seeing it twice) In my quest for a rear tiller to counter-weight my FEL as well as to till (obviosly), I'm up between the Befco T30 and the Kubota B40C. Specs are as follows: Kubota B40C (ROTARY TILLER) $1450 Shaft...

In my quest for a rear tiller to counter-weight my FEL as well as to till (obviosly), I'm up between the Befco T30 and the Kubota B40C. Specs are as follows: Kubota B40C (ROTARY TILLER) $1450 Shaft driven Adjustable rear level High carbon, heat treated steel tines Built-in safety torque limiter...

Is it best to put a compost lile in the shade or in the sun. I was thinking perhaps shade so that it would remain moist longer. But sun would add heat. I dunno. Also, are wood chips and old bark mulch ok for a compost pile that will be used in a garden. I was afraid maybe they treat the bark...

BX2200 Kubota Tiller Brands under consideration are: Landpride,Woods,Befco or Kubotas size ranges from 37" Kubota to about 42" for the others My main question is, what is the best drive protection, sheer pins or clutchs. I don't know enough to ask alot of question about tillers but I hope you...

I don't know if this is the correct arena for the question, but I'll ask it here anyway. Brands under consideration are: Landpride,Woods,Befco or Kubotas size ranges from 37" Kubota to about 42" for the others My main question is, what is the best drive protection, sheer pins or clutchs. I don't...

I just ordered the FEL for my existing 2 month old BX2200 (see bota-buying) Now I wonder the best way to counter-balance the rig. My dealer gave me the following options. bolt on wheel weights - cheapest method fill wheels with something - similar price I think 3PH weight (non-kubota brand) -...

I finally broke down and bought the dang FEL. Heck, that is the key advantage to the BX over a G or TG for that matter. I realy could use one short term for moving dirt to fill a 10" by 26 foot pool indentation that an old aluminum pool left. I don't really want the triaxle that delivers the...

I am going to buy a set of AGs for my BX to try them out. My dealer has quoted me $300 for a set of Titans on authentic Kubota wheels. This price seems VERY reasonable to me. I had expected MUCH more cost. Is this possibly not authentic Kubota parts? I actually do believe that they are but...

Today I employed my BX for its first unusual task. My new house has a 35' tall, 1/2" thick walled steel stepped pipe TV anntena tower. The danger in removing it was that it was only inches away from my tile roofed house. This placed the potential for damage in to high range. My solution was to...

Mowing with a 60 on my BX2200. Turtle seems too slow. Is rabbit ok if I run the engine at 1/4 to 1/2 throttle and I don't go wide open with the accelerator??? Rogue

I recently gave this advice to a freind. I thought I'd share it here. This is advice for those who are somewhat picky. Adjust this advice to your taste. This is everything I would do differently on my BX2200 tractor purchase. Let them know up front how INCREDIBLY picky you will be. This...

If you stand behind a BX2200 (and I would imagine an 1800 also), If you lift the seat and look sort of behind the tank, there are three wires. One is square and is not connected to anything. The round black one appears to have a female mate but is not connected. My freinds is the same way...

I finally utilized my new BX for something besides worry and heartache! I mowed my lawn in 45 min. and I could do it 15 min. faster when I get some small stumps out of the way!!! It was actually FUN!!!!!! What an awesome (and manuverable!) machine. Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! Rogue

Well .... are they? The only post I could find on a B2600 was answered by Muhammed and he stated that he thought they were late 70s and probably grey market. I don't want my brother buying grey market because of parts issues. Oh yeah, and pollution cause I'm such a tree hugger. No wait, I'm a...

My brother called me since now I'm a bonified Kubota expert after owning one for 8 days. He is negotiating on a B2600 that has not been run in 3 years. Needless to say it does not run now. It has new fron tires (turfs) a 60" deck, and a 3pt blade. It also (supposedly) has a new engine with...

Getting past the problems, (one troublesome tractor and some dealer induced minor issues on the replacement tractor) , this BX is alot of tractor for the money. Drove it around this afternoon. I love it. Definatly glad I got the second one. Thanks all for your patience and help. Hope it stops...

Ok, I will assume that nothing has been checked on my BX. I checked the oil (ok) the hydro rear (scoach high but I think OK), the front axle stick (ok). Now grease fittings , only one on the tractor itself (foot peddal)? I found in the mower manual where to fill em, but didnt see in the tractor...

I have a few questions on the BX throttle. First, it seems as though the first 1 or 2 inch of throttle lever motion does nothing to the engine RPM. Problem? My dealer said it is normal. Second, I have seen some posts refer to engine RPM settings. Since the BX has no tach (which I find lame, I...

I made bronze member status. What is the criterion for the different levels? I looked at the FAQ and didn't see anything on it. Rogue

FYI Dont set the anti-scalp wheel down on your wifes foot when your showing her all the levers. I didn't know it would move with the tractor shut off!!! Murrays are soooo much safer! Best tractor in the whole dang world! Rogue

Looks like I'm hoggin the forum this weekend. This ones a little off since its not directly related to Kubota but I was wondering; Does anyone have a recomendation for a trailer (since I didn't get the FEL). I am thinking between 10 to 20 CF. Perhaps this is a throw away item that you just get...

I thought it ironic that this question would occur to me over the Memorial day weekend, especially with all the Pearl Harbor hubub. I just found out that the BX2200 I am going to send back on Tuesday was made in Japan and the one they will bring me to replace it with was made in Georgia...

My first BX tractor (had a problem and is being exchanged) came in the "kit" with a 60" deck the wheels attached and ROPS. It had a SN# of 610##. My freind also got one and it was 59###. My new tractor, coming on Tuesday has a number of 5A8##. It is not part of a kit and was crated with no...

My BX showed up yesterday and I noticed when it is running and I crouch down behind it I hear a hissing (maybe slight grinding, rattle sound) it is higher pitched and I was concerned. I shut it down and checked the rear dip stick and I found just a hint that the fluid was even touching the...

Will I hate myself for getting AG tires on my new BX?? I have to let the sales guy know early this week. I am going to be mowing grass mostly. Some snow plowing in the winter. I really think the AGs look cool. Stupid reason to pick tires but then again Ive chosen the BX because it isn't...

My freind and I bought our BX's this weekend! We decided that we would recoup the extra money spent getting the 2200 rather than th 1800. SN# 61xxx is sitting in the crate waiting to be assembled for me. We worked a deal on two and got ours for $9800.00 w/ the 60" deck. What an awesome...

I am going to look at a used G-5200 14hp 3cyl diesel w 42" deck and a snow blade after work. It is approx 15 years old. What should I check for to keep from getting ripped off. it is $2500 dollars. If I don't buy this tomarrow I will finance a BX2200. This is my last attempt to stay at a...

I just thought I'd throw this out there... I notice that there is a constant and and overwhelming hummmm about the BX. I have read of people considering or using the BX for up to 15 acres! I have 3/4 acre and am DEFINITELY getting one. I couldn't even consider a T (too close to a craftsman)...

I think I will try to work a spreader in to the deal on the BX that I will be buying. I want one that works off the PTO on the 3 point. Any suggestions. I have about 3/4 acres. I also want something to clean snow off the 70' driveway. I am up between the front Kubota plow, the front Kubota...