BX grill gurad

[radioman]

Ace, what hardware? The only thing needed is the bolts, lockwashers, and nuts to hold it to the frame. If that's what you mean, they're not included and the genuine Kubota guard that I got at the dealer didn't include the bolts etc either. The link I posted is the one my brother ordered, I saw it yesterday and it looks as strong and well made as the one I have. I used 4 bolts to mount the guard and I use the other two holes to mount my weight bracket.

you are better off NOT using OEM bolts for gaurd. They are allen heads and they are put on gorilla like tightness at factory. When I took mine off, had to use cheater bar on allen wrench. When I reinstalled it- I installed allen heads the other way so I can use impact wrench on front to remove next time. MUCH easier! If you use grade 8 bolts and put heads in normal way, the nut end will have less of tendency to get dirt filled.

 

[AceDeuce]

Thanks guys. I'll stop by the hardware store and pick up what I need. Good point about the socket head screws... not dirt friendly.

 

[Dusty]

I had to take mine off when I installed the snowblower.

I took mine off to install the snowblower a few years ago, and have never put it back on. I see this as more of an ornament that anything else. If you are doing the type of work where you need a grill guard, you would be better off with one that has screening to protect the front from sticks that would penetrate the front of the tractor. Neither the one pictured or the OEM one will offer much protection except if you are attacked by some rather large object rolling toward you.

 

[itsjustme]

Also, if you get galvanized bolts the color is a close match to the grill guard.