Adding FEL to 1860 that wasn't equipped from factory?

[NickRummy]

Hello everyone, picked up a used 2012 BX1860 without the FEL or any plumbing for it. I've looked over the last few weeks without much info. Is it possible to buy a control and valve for the front end loader? I'd like to install one eventually and don't mind doing the work myself. Just haven't found much info on anyone doing this. I did find a kit for rear auxiliary hydraulics that looks nice. I also have a line on a 48" blower and would be nice having hookups for that too.

Thanks!

 

[Roadworthy]

I don't know that they came from the factory with a loader - many tractors (including Kubota) don't. The factory loader for that tractor would be the Kubota LA203, I believe. You could probably add a small after market loader as well but they aren't cheap.

 

[dutchie88]

im in the same boat, i bought a 2015 bx1870 and from research i have found that the kit called bx2324 includes everything you need I'm not sure for what year it is but i assume they are for all kubotas except maybe for the newer ones but waiting for someone to chime in on what is the right kit. the kit is just over 600 US dollars but I'm in canada so ill probably have to pay closer to 800-900 with taxes and exchange.

 

[NickRummy]

I don't know that they came from the factory with a loader - many tractors (including Kubota) don't. The factory loader for that tractor would be the Kubota LA203, I believe. You could probably add a small after market loader as well but they aren't cheap.

I guess I meant purchased from the dealer with a loader. At my local dealer even the ones without a FEL still have the control and quick connects.

 

[NickRummy]

im in the same boat, i bought a 2015 bx1870 and from research i have found that the kit called bx2324 includes everything you need I'm not sure for what year it is but i assume they are for all kubotas except maybe for the newer ones but waiting for someone to chime in on what is the right kit. the kit is just over 600 US dollars but I'm in canada so ill probably have to pay closer to 800-900 with taxes and exchange.

Looks like that BX2324 is for the BX2350. There is a BX2314 kit for the BX1850 but all the reading I've done seems like some things change after the 1850 model.

 

[dutchie88]

ok i see what you mean, i believe the 1850 turned into the 1860 then the 1870 that i have and now its the 1880. i would think that maybe the bx2314 would fit on ours then but its probably quickest to call the dealer and find out. i believe the new tractors come standard with the hydraulic valves unless buyer orders it without it but you can definitely slap a loader on these

 

[NickRummy]

ok i see what you mean, i believe the 1850 turned into the 1860 then the 1870 that i have and now its the 1880. i would think that maybe the bx2314 would fit on ours then but its probably quickest to call the dealer and find out. i believe the new tractors come standard with the hydraulic valves unless buyer orders it without it but you can definitely slap a loader on these

I'm waiting on a few parts to come in from my local dealer, hopefully get a call from them today or tomorrow. I'll check with them and see what they say. They quoted me $350 for the rear auxiliary kit (BX7326) which I thought was very reasonable.

 

[dutchie88]

will the rear auxiliary kit only work of you have the loader hydraulics tho? or is it separate from them?

 

[NickRummy]

will the rear auxiliary kit only work of you have the loader hydraulics tho? or is it separate from them?

This is separate from them.

 

[dutchie88]

did you hear from the dealer which kit you need for the loader?