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I was just using a box blade that I bought years ago when I had a John Deere 318 with a cat 0 three point. The box blade allow you to mount the pins facing in or facing out. I had to mount them facing in to fit the Cat 0 three point. Now I have a Kubota BX24 with a cat 1 three point. I can...

Last summer the pipeline company tore up over a 1/4 acre of my property. Their restoration was not to my satisfaction so I was able to negotiate a cash settlement and I will finish the work. The site is a very slight slope with a broad drainage swale and some other slightly rolling areas. I...

Is there any harm in mixing ISO 32 (10W) and ISO 46 (20W) fluid in a logsplitter? I have a logsplitter I purchased from TSC over 20 years ago. I do not have the manuals for it and even the model number is missing in action. I changed the filter every few years. I just put a new filter on and...

I have an old pair of safety chaps that I will no longer use. I have thought about draping them over a log and "testing" them with my chainsaw. Other that jamming up the chain, would there be any damage done to the saw? I would hate to bend a chain or sprocket for a silly test. But I would...

I have had my TSC log splitter for well over 20 years. Yesterday I noticed a small amount of seepage on the closed/welded end of the cylinder. As I was trying to verify that it was actually hydraulic fluid, I discovered a second pinhole leak that spurts fluid. So I have at least two leaks on...

On the leading edge of a steering issue. Not quite ready to tear into it yet, but want some ideas on what I might be up against. And whether it is within a slightly above average tractor owner's ability. I know the steering wheel slowly changes position in use, doesn't bother me. But this...

I am looking for a way to discourage woodchucks. I heat with wood. Due to the lay of the land, I have a 10' block wall just outside my furnace room door. I stack up to 12 cords of wood against that wall. My wood is on treated 4 x 4s. In different years I have had a woodchuck take up...

I use a BX24 with a blade to move my snow. To set the height of the blade you stack up washers under the mount for the post. Currently, when I want to change the number of washers I have to raise the blade, then angle it to get enough clearance to remove the skid/post and adjust the washers...

I was using the backhoe on my BX24. I got off to get some clay out of the bucket. As I got down I heard a change in the sound of the hydraulics. When I got back on I had lost ALL hydraulic functions. None of the backhoe controls worked, and neither did the loader. I was a little worried...

I have had my Kubota BX24 since 2004. Overall I am very happy with it. One weak point was the anti-scalp wheels. The grease zerks in plastic never really cut it for me. Pretty early on they pulled out and I did neglect the wheels. A few years ago one of the mower wheel mounts tore at a weld...

I have a log splitter from Tractor supply. I have had it well over 15 years. The control valve does not always stay in the retract position. This problem just started last year. Normally, when I move the lever to retract, it stays in the retract position until the cylinder fully retracts...

The fuel gage on my BX24 has quit working. I haven't done any extensive troubleshooting yet but I am pretty sure it must be the sending unit. The gage needle does cycle when the key is turned on so the gage apparently does still respond to input. How tough is it to get to the sending unit on...

My neighbor sprung a leak in the water line from his well to the house. There had been a storm and he had to reset an anchor for a power pole. It took him several tries and locations before he got in where he wanted. As we found out in one of his attempts he creased the plastic line and it...

My BX24 seat is getting worse for wear. I did get the upgraded seat years ago when they were swapping them out and it was an improvement. I like the looks of the BX25 seat. Does anyone know whether it would be a direct replacement. I do have the swivel seat for backhoe. Doug in SW IA

This is an unabashed plug for two of the suppliers found here on TBN. Had a little extra money from taxes so I bought: Three point stabilizers from Mark Hodge at StabilWorks They are a quality product, delivered promptly. I am looking forward to the convenience of being able to just drop a...

I have 8 acres of forest with a few trails. Very little vegetation grows on them so I get some erosion. I have been maintaining them with my box blade and front loader. My gives me grief that the dirt washes down the hill and I drag it back up. I have them pretty well under control so that a...

The right front seal has started seeping on my BX24. It had leaked a little last year and then stopped but it is back. It seems to be leaking at the point where the assembly turns to turn the front wheel. How tough is it to dismantle the axle and replace the seal? I am reasonably mechanically...

I have a BX24 and occasionally put a box blade on the three point. I have never adjusted the turnbuckles to take the sway out. I did that intentionally at first since I am working in areas with tree roots and wanted to give the box blade some leeway if it got hung up. Now I am wondering how...

Looking to make a counterweight out of a plastic 55 gallon drum. Initial mock up would wind up with a top link only 9 " long, unless I build partitions to move it inside the drum. Would there be any problem with a link that short? Could I dispense with an adjustable link and just make a...

Question for those of you who have installed tilt meters. After you installed it did it increase or decrease your scope of operation? In other words did you find you could go on slopes you didn't tackle before or did you stop doing slopes when you found out what the tilt really was? I am...

Just wanted to give a heads up to other BX24 owners, particularly those who had the modification done due to cracking operator deck/fenders. Today I went to put my deck on and couldn't get the right side pin to seat fully. I had to take the linkage off and straighten the end. If you leave the...

I mainly lurk here as I have little to add to the expertise. But I had to say thanks to all for two things. First was when I ran across the thread about low fluid levels in the front axles of BX24's. I went out and sure enough mine was low. Not a lot of hours so I don't think any damage was...

On my BX24 I would like to shorten the ROPS by about 3". That would allow me to get in and out of my garage without folding it. To me it looks like all I would have to do is redrill the holes and cut off the excess. (Sounds easy when you say it fast). Has anyone done this? What pitfalls am I...