A few questions from new BX25D owner

[PeterK]

- 1500 idle is normal range.
- When I fill, I lift up the armrest and put my leg up on the "floor mat" then sit a 5gal can on my thigh while it fills. I use a large plastic filtered funnel from Walmart and a diesel can with a spout. New cans don't have air vents so I purchase a few on ebay and added them to all cans - as soon as I "pop the top" and open the vent, fuel rushes in and fills in no time - BIG difference in fill time.
- The ROPS folded down is a PITA so watch your head as I have hit mine many times forgetting it's there. I remove mine for mowing to save my trees as I have trimmed large branches byt hitting them with the ROPS. Any other work ROPS is on. And watch out when up because it sits higher than most standard 7' garage openings.
- Hydraulics do bleed down over time so plan for that in your shed.
- As far as length, well, you do own a rule right? Plan for the BX and that might involve removing an attachment to store it. Mine is used mostly with the backhoe off and is stored 90% of the time unless I'm digging or doing drainage. Build a dolly out of PT wood.

 

[check]

What a bummer, Madz! One idea is to maybe build the back of your shed out a little bit, by putting the header over top of a 4 foot or 5 foot wide space like you were going to put a window in, and then build a little box out instead. You won't need much, and perhaps you could even just put the header in, and then remove the studs from below the header to get the extra 3 1/2 to 5 1/2 inches, depending upon the width of your studs.

With respect to the ROPS, I'm afraid you're screwed there. I had the same problem with my shed, and it helped me to realize that I should have an 8 foot overhead door when I build my garage.

 

[mguitas]

I have a 5 gallon no spill container. Just push the button. Also got a 6 inch tube for it.

 

[dragoneggs]

I have a 5 gallon no spill container. Just push the button. Also got a 6 inch tube for it.View attachment 439803

I use the same for my diesel fill can. My only complaint is my thumb gets tired holding it down for a long fill.

Mine idles at 1400rpm.

One other thing to think about when storing your BH, on or off the tractor, is the stabilizer legs/feet. They will droop over time too and if you are in a tight space they can make it real difficult to get yourself unstuck.

I make sure my BH swing and dipper storage pins are in place and wiggle my FEL stick after I shut down to make sure bucket is resting and pressure is relieved.

I guess I would be a little hacked off at the dealer if they promised delivery a lot sooner and didn't notice all systems working (fuel gauge). Good luck and welcome to the BX club. Awesome machine!

 

[varmint]

There are almost as many Youtube videos about adding a vent to EPA fuel cans as cat videos. I found that the tire stem and cap works great and is free from almost any tire shop. In my opinion, the EPA cans have caused more fuel to be spilled thru frustration and difficulty than would have been vented otherwise with the old, regular and useful cans.

 

[Madz]

Good tip on the stabiliser legs, thanks I didnt consider those and that would have been interesting if they sank! Will make sure I clear room for them. The pin and strap seemed to do the trick last night holding the backhoe in place, I could still open the door this morning! And I've checked the specs on the 4:1 bucket and looks like it will be a few inches smaller, which surprised me - actually I'd be a little annoyed to find that if it didnt really need that extra space!! So that should help anyway. Will definitely need to come up with a dolly for the backhoe, I think I've seen build threads on here will need to search them out.

Yeah I've been pretty unhappy with the dealer right the way through, but once they have your deposit you're a bit stuck with them, hopefully the service guys will prove more competent...

The problem I had with the shed was the specs given for the bx25d state a length, but it's clear now that doesn't include loader, bucket and backhoe even though that's how the unit comes!! I'd looked at them and thought I'd have heaps of room, thought nothing more of it until it arrived!

Fully agree re the vent in the fuel can, the reason I got fuel all over the seat was the surging/glugging from the air lock - I eventually figured out pouring on it's side was better, but adding the vent is a good idea I think, will look into that - hadn't heard of the tyre stem trick and get a spout for it, if that doesn't work for me will try one of these fancy cans or the siphon pump....

 

[anthonyv]

I ordered one of these to keep from lifting heavy fuel containers, works very well from the cigar lighter outlet. It will fill the tank in a few minutes & can also be used to drain hard to reach oil pan drains if needed. New 12V 5Amp DC Motor Oil Diesel Extractor Scavenge Suction Fuel Transfer Pump | eBay
Also let down Backhoe, loader, or mower to the ground to relieve hydraulic pressure when storing unit. As was said above a lot safer around kids or animals.

 

[Grandad4]

It sounds like your shed will eventually need a "bump-out" at one end to accommodate the BX. I have no suggestions about convincing your wife of the need for this or that you were simply exercising frugal budgetary practices in not making the shed larger until it was truly needed, but I'm sure you'll have a proper explanation when it's called for. Most of us have had some kind of similar experience so you've got our full moral support.

In the meanwhile, you might consider the novel approach my cousin uses with his tractor, which is also too long for the available space. His solution was to lean the loader bucket against the wall about 4 or 5 feet up from the floor rather than dropping it all the way down. I think he may even have installed a shelf or something to hold it in place but doing this shortens the parked length of the tractor by perhaps a foot or more. I can see certain drawbacks to this approach, but necessity does inspire creativity.

By the way, please enjoy your new BX25!

 

[valkyrie9901]

QH on the front so you can drop the bucket off against the wall. The raise the loader arms up and pull in with the arms over the bucket. This procedure
work for me when I have the BH on and I can pull it ahead enough to close the lift gate with a foot to spare using my 14' utility trailer.

 

[SLIMSHADIE]

Mine idles at 1350/1400, a little higher than originally thought