johnny_law
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My BX24 Manual says the same thing. I think I will continue to take the advise of the Kubota Engineers and use my machine at the RPM where I am most comfortable getting the job done.
BX-24 RPM Question
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RayCo
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My vote also goes with whatever is said first-hand in the manual. The service rep should stick to his role in the company, and that is management, not engine design and maintenance.
gdBX
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Generally run around 1900 - 2400 rpm for general moving around. If I'm using the FEL lightly, 2400 works fine. For digging with FEL at least 2800 or above to get the break outforce that's reasonable. Backhoeing I find need 2700 - 3200, at lower RPM its too slow and laggy to work with, but for delicate work I find 2700 slows it make it more controllable. I also believe I read that at 2800 rpm was a fairly ideal balance for power and responsiveness, although I find it bit noisy.
Bobcar
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I believe I read until 1st. service don't run over 2500 rpm s on BX 24.
powerstroke444e
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Yes I know the the Bx24 is not air cooled I was just making a point.
I would say that with a gear driven tractor you can use the throttle to adjust your speed but with a hydro if you idle around you will cause lower oil flow and cause higher oil temp. If you run the throttle wide open more oil moves at reccomended pressure and cools the hydro. This really shows up in skid steers and rental equipment.
I would say that with a gear driven tractor you can use the throttle to adjust your speed but with a hydro if you idle around you will cause lower oil flow and cause higher oil temp. If you run the throttle wide open more oil moves at reccomended pressure and cools the hydro. This really shows up in skid steers and rental equipment.
rdsaustintx
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All WOT, all the time.
Now you're talking. If it can't handle it time to see green.
RayCo,
No offense, but you don't know anything about a service rep role, and especially a Kubota service rep. Their main role is providing every aspect of technical support to their assigned dealers, as well as resolving customer complaints. Service management is a very small part of the job. I know your rep, and it sounds like you would be suprised as to his knowledge of the Kubota product.
As to the rest of you,
You are missing a very vital component to the tractor: The HST transmission. When you run around at 1/2 throttle, and encounter a load on the transmission, what is your first instinct? Press the hydro pedal down further. When this happens you can cavitate the HST system since the HST system is demanding more oil than what the HST charge pump can supply (charge pump is engine driven, thus directly related to engine RPM). That can and will do serious damage to the HST. That is why the Kubota service rep said what he said. The engine is not the issue. BTW, I have a BX24, and I run mine WFO.
If you have a HST failure, and your machine is out of warranty, your Kubota service rep can be an ally. I definatly would not go around trashing them.
